Rabindranath Tagore

ESSAY / Philosophical fraternity of Rabindranath Tagore and Anwar Ibrahim

In a lecture, Rabindranath proclaimed, “I hope that some dreamer will spring from among you and preach a message of love and therewith, overcoming all differences..."

#Perspective / How a Tagore song became my eternal lullaby

A Tagore lullaby triggers a vivid childhood memory of a monsoon boat ride, exploring how soft, emotional songs — beyond traditional lullabies — soothe sleep through rhythm, parental love, and deep, subconscious emotional conditioning.

A legacy of Tagore songs in Bengali and Hindi films

Today, on 25th Boishakh, the 164th birth anniversary of Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore, the legacy of his music continues to echo far and wide- not just in the hearts of Bengalis, but across the cinematic landscapes of both Bengal and Bollywood. While his poetry and songs remain an inseparable part of everyday life, Rabindra Sangeet has also found a cherished place in both Bengali and Hindi cinema, often adapted, referenced, or directly used to elevate cinematic storytelling.

You have made me endless...

Thank you, Gurudev, for making the finite journey of my life an infinite experience!

Tagore’s birth anniversary specials airing on TV

Television channels across the nation are offering a rich array of special programming to honor his literary legacy

Rabindranath, protest, and contested legacies

Anyone familiar with Bangladesh and its culture knows how important his poems and songs are in celebrating our heritage.

Echoes of Tagore: A celebration of his legacy at Shahzadpur

The Shahzadpur Kacharibari, a mansion within Rabindranath Tagore's ancestral estate in Sirajganj, continues to preserve the legacy of the Nobel Laureate poet

Emon and Dighi to debut as a pair in ‘Denapaona’ adaptation

Adapted from Rabindranath Tagore’s classic short story, “Denapaona” marks Emon’s feature film after a good while. Dighi was confirmed as the lead character, Nirupama, at the start of the year. Emon officially joined the cast this week and announced that filming is scheduled to begin next month.

Prabir Mitra hospitalised as health deteriorates

Veteran actor Prabir Mitra has been hospitalised due to severe health issues. Facing complications from oxygen deficiency and other ailments, he was admitted to a private medical facility in the capital on December 22. His younger son, Sifat Islam, confirmed the news to the daily Prothom Alo.

May 11, 2016
May 11, 2016

Rabindra Jayanti observed in Barisal

The 155th birth anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore was observed in Barisal city on Sunday, revealing deep respect for the great poet of Bengali language and literature and a commitment to the creation and ideals of the poet.

May 8, 2016
May 8, 2016

Tagore's legacy in Bangladesh

Rabindranath Tagore's 'Shilaidah Kuthibari' and ‘Shahzadpur Kachharibari’ inspired some of his most celebrated literary works ranging from poetry to spiritual songs, which includes the translation of Gitanjali around 1912.

May 8, 2016
May 8, 2016

Tagore's encounters with luminaries of the West

Rabindranath Tagore, during his visits abroad, he engaged in intriguing conversations with brilliant minds from across the world – starting from British sci-fi master HG Wells to French dramatist-art historian Romain Rolland to genius German physicist Albert Einstein – where he spoke about the correlation of art and science, international relations and religion, and multiculturalism.

May 8, 2016
May 8, 2016

The light of education is yet to shine at Rabindra University

When Rabindranath Tagore took his first steps in bringing his education philosophies to life he started small. In 1901, with no

May 6, 2016
May 6, 2016

A sparkle that never fades

“Rabindranath was one among the nearly seven hundred occupants at the Jorashanko Thakur Bari, and grew up with thirteen siblings: it was not that easy to be the shining star in an environment such as that,” says Tagore enthusiast and educationist Dr. A.B.M Nurul Anwar.

May 6, 2016
May 6, 2016

Tagore's love affair with monsoon

Rabindranath Tagore is viewed as the lighthouse of literature, art and culture. Nature had always inspired the bard greatly.

May 6, 2016
May 6, 2016

Tagore's Kachharibari

The once-vibrant Kachharibari of Rabindranath Tagore still stands at the heart of Shahjadpur Bazaar in Sirajganj.

May 6, 2016
May 6, 2016

Channel i to hold Rabindra Mela

Like previous years, Channel i is gearing up to hold a festive Rabindra Mela at its premises in Tejgaon in the capital on May 8, marking the 155th birth anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore.

May 5, 2016
May 5, 2016

Tagore for Hipsters

A compilation of some of his lesser-known works.

May 4, 2016
May 4, 2016

BRSS five-day festival begins today

In celebration of Rabindranath Tagore's 155th birth anniversary, Bangladesh Rabindra Sangeet Shilpi Sangstha (BRSS) will hold a five-day programme in the capital starting from today.