He made the call while speaking at a function marking May Day and National Occupational Health and Safety Day
“John Henry” was written by playwright Zamiur Rahman Lemon in 1985, inspired by the song “Naam Tar Chilo John Henry” by artiste Hemanga Biswas. Lemon has now thus reimagined the play for television.
International Workers’ Day, observed today, marks a historic day steeped in the struggles and sacrifices of workers across the world. Over the years, writers in every language have penned poems, novels, and stories about labour movements, while musicians have voiced their solidarity through songs. Equally powerful are the cinematic portrayals of working-class lives—films that go beyond mere entertainment to provoke thought and reflection.
Duronto TV is set to commemorate International Workers’ Day with a special dance production titled “Nongor Tolo Tolo”. The performance blends mass songs with choreography by M R Wasek, featuring dancers from Nandankala Kendra.
This will be followed by the regular weekend on Friday and Saturday, granting government staff a three-day break
May Day is customarily credited with originating in 1886 from the eight-hour workday movement in the United States, but the Polish-German Marxist revolutionary Rosa Luxemburg provides a distinct perspective on its genesis.
May Day
In order to understand the background of the labour movements in South Asia or the plight of workers, here are some books to add to your reading list.
If fast fashion must dominate the “national interest,” then at the very least we must compel the state apparatuses to play a truly mediating role on behalf of “the nation.
He made the call while speaking at a function marking May Day and National Occupational Health and Safety Day
“John Henry” was written by playwright Zamiur Rahman Lemon in 1985, inspired by the song “Naam Tar Chilo John Henry” by artiste Hemanga Biswas. Lemon has now thus reimagined the play for television.
International Workers’ Day, observed today, marks a historic day steeped in the struggles and sacrifices of workers across the world. Over the years, writers in every language have penned poems, novels, and stories about labour movements, while musicians have voiced their solidarity through songs. Equally powerful are the cinematic portrayals of working-class lives—films that go beyond mere entertainment to provoke thought and reflection.
Duronto TV is set to commemorate International Workers’ Day with a special dance production titled “Nongor Tolo Tolo”. The performance blends mass songs with choreography by M R Wasek, featuring dancers from Nandankala Kendra.
This will be followed by the regular weekend on Friday and Saturday, granting government staff a three-day break
May Day is customarily credited with originating in 1886 from the eight-hour workday movement in the United States, but the Polish-German Marxist revolutionary Rosa Luxemburg provides a distinct perspective on its genesis.
May Day
In order to understand the background of the labour movements in South Asia or the plight of workers, here are some books to add to your reading list.
If fast fashion must dominate the “national interest,” then at the very least we must compel the state apparatuses to play a truly mediating role on behalf of “the nation.
Labour Day in certain countries and May Day in others, is a celebration of the hard-working labour classes. While International Labour Day or May Day is celebrated on 1 May worldwide, Labour Day in the United States is celebrated in September. On May Day, big cities all over the globe often have labour parades, and rallies. Women's rights, working conditions for immigrants, and the worsening of workers' conditions are all highlighted.
