Jibanananda Utsav in London organized by Soudh Jibanananda Utsav is being held at East London’s Richmix Theater on Sunday, February 19, about the life and literature of Jibanananda Das, one of the Bengali poets of the 20th century. Organized by the Soudh Society of Poetry and Indian Music, the premier organization of South Asian art in Britain, the festival will feature various […] Written by Akhirol Ellin February 16, 2023March 17, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Jibanananda Mela started in Barisal for 3 days On the occasion of the 124th birth anniversary of poet Jibanananda Das, a three-day Jibanananda Mela has been inaugurated in Barisal. This fair will run from 10 am to 9 pm every day. College Principal Prof. Golam Kibria and Barisal City Corporation Mayor Serniabat Sadiq Abdullah’s wife Lipi Abdullah inaugurated the fair by flying balloons on […] Written by Akhirol Ellin February 16, 2023March 17, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Jibanananda Mela started in Barisal for 3 days On the occasion of the 124th birth anniversary of poet Jibanananda Das, a three-day Jibanananda Mela has been inaugurated in Barisal. This fair will run from 10 am to 9 pm every day. College Principal Prof. Golam Kibria and Barisal City Corporation Mayor Serniabat Sadiq Abdullah’s wife Lipi Abdullah inaugurated the fair by flying balloons on […] Written by Akhirol Ellin February 16, 2023March 17, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Cultural Status of Ancient Arabia Although most of the Arabs were illiterate and uneducated during the Jahili era, they had a strong desire for literature. Many of them used to practice lyric poetry by word of mouth. At that time there was an annual fair called Uqaz Mela in Arabia. Famous poets of that time used to recite their poems in fairs. The poems […] Written by Akhirol Ellin February 11, 2023March 17, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
The National Poetry Festival is returning to the stage After being closed for two years due to the pandemic, the National Poetry Festival is returning to the stage with the slogan ‘Bangla’s freedom is my poetry’. Jatiya Kavita Parishad, organizer of poetry festival, is holding a press conference at Dhaka University’s TSC. The 35th edition of this festival will be held on February 1 […] Written by Akhirol Ellin January 19, 2023March 17, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Today is Sankh Ghosh’s 91st birthday Today is the 91st birthday of famous Bengali poet, writer and critic Shankh Ghosh. A shining star of Bengali literature, Sankh Ghosh enriched Bengali literature through his poetry, prose and criticism. Shankh Ghosh was born on February 5, 1932 in Banaripara, Barisal. His literary career began by publishing poetry in the magazine ‘Kavita’. ‘Mukh Dheke Gaye Adye’, ‘Gandharva Kavitaguch’, […] Written by Akhirol Ellin February 5, 2024March 17, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Today is the birthday of famous writer Purnendu Patri Today is the 94th birthday of famous Bengali writer Purnendu Patri. A shining star of Bengali literature, Purnendu Patri was a renowned poet, novelist, essayist, children’s writer, literary researcher, Calcutta researcher, cinematographer and cover artist. Purnendu Patri was born on this day in 1931 in Nakole, Howrah. He was interested in writing since childhood. He gained fame by […] Written by Akhirol Ellin February 2, 2024March 17, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Humayun Ahmed’s 11th death anniversary today is July 19 The chirping of birds, the clear waters of Lilavati Dighi, the medicinal garden, the green-covered Chatim trees, the writing table, the piled books, the flock of swans. Everything is as before in the wilderness of Nandankanan Nuhashpalli located in Piruzali village of Gazipur Sadar Upazila; Not only is its creator Humayun Ahmed. Today Wednesday marks 11 years since […] Written by Akhirol Ellin July 19, 2023March 17, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Today is the death anniversary of Michael Madhusudan Dutt Michael Madhusudan Dutta is one of the greatest Bengali poets and playwrights and farce writers of the 19th century. He is considered one of the pioneers of Bengali Renaissance literature. He is also called as the first rebel poet of modern Bengali literature due to the introduction of innovations by disregarding the traditions. Born on 25 January […] Written by Akhirol Ellin June 29, 2023March 17, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked