Tagore's humanism in focus
Dr. Sanjida Khatun speaks at the programme.. Photo: Mumit M.
Marking Tagore's 69th death anniversary, Bangladesh National Museum arranged a speech on the bard followed by rendition of Rabindra Sangeet at Poet Sufia Kamal auditorium of the museum on August 10.
Tagore exponent Dr. Sanjida Khatun delivered a speech on Rabindranath Tagore, titled “Rabindra Biswas-e Manob Abbhudoy,” on the occasion. State minister for Cultural Affairs Advocate Promode Mankin was present as the chief guest.
In her speech, Dr. Sanjida Khatun Produced excerpts from Tagore's classical novels -- “Gora” and “Rajorshi.” She explained the religions of man in light of Tagore literature. “The universal religion or humanism shows the right path to its followers while institutionalised religions appear to be mechanisms of enchainment. Rabindranath emphasised on the former,” she said.
Director General of National Museum Prokash Chandra Das delivered the welcome speech at the event. The discussion was presided over by M. Azizur Rahman, chairman of Bangladesh National Museum Projotno Board.
Singer Anima Roy rendered Tagore songs at the event. Anima started off with the song “Ei Lobhinu Shongo Tabo.” “Ami Ki Gaan Gabo Jey” was the next song performed by the artiste. She then performed a song in baul style, “Tomar Khola Hawa.” The artiste also performed “Sawono Gaganey Ghor Ghanaghata” from “Bhanushingher Padaboli” -- a song which highlights nature in monsoon.
Enamul Haque Omar on tabla, Ashit Biswas on esraj and Nazmul Alam on mondira accompanied the singer.
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