Rabindra Jayanti celebrated by Indian High Commission
Special Correspondent: The Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre of the High Commission of India launched a ten-day art exhibition, titled “Sampriti” at the IGCC premises in Dhaka on 7 May he.
The exhibition showcases artworks created during a two-day art camp by 33 eminent contemporary Bangladeshi artists, many of them ICCR scholars, including Rafiqun Nabi, Monirul Islam, Abdus Shakoor, Abdus Sattar, Farida Zaman, Ranjit Das, Jamal Ahmed, Naima Haque and several other distinguished Bangladeshi artists.
The event coincided with the 165th birth anniversary of Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore, whose timeless literary and artistic legacy continues to inspire generations across the world.
Inaugurating the exhibition, High Commissioner Pranay Verma described the shared artistic and cultural traditions between India and Bangladesh as the bedrock of their relationship. He noted that art remains one of the most powerful mediums through which the bonds between the peoples are expressed and renewed, transcending boundaries and creating spaces for dialogue, empathy, and harmony.
High Commissioner paid tributes to Gurudev Tagore as the most iconic figure connecting India and Bangladesh and embodying the ideals of creativity, humanism and cultural harmony that continue to enrich their bilateral ties.
Speaking on the occasion, senior artists Prof. Rafiqun Nabi and Monirul Islam expressed confidence that “Sampriti” would inspire more artists exchanges between India and Bangladesh and further deepen the cultural linkages. The exhibition reflects the continued commitment of the IGCC and the High Commission of India to fostering cultural exchanges and strengthening India-Bangladesh friendship and people-to-people ties.
The exhibition “Sampriti” celebrates the cultural harmony, mutual understanding, and artistic collaboration between India and Bangladesh. The art camp and the exhibition was curated by Prof. Sanjoy Chakraborty, faculty of Fine Arts, Dhaka University.
The exhibition is being organized as a sequel to the “Sampriti” Art Camp which was held on 10 & 11 April 2026 to mark the 77th Foundation Day of the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR). For over seven decades, ICCR has served as a vital cultural bridge between India and the world through its initiatives in art, education, music, literature, and academic exchange, strengthening bonds of friendship and mutual understanding among nations.
The High Commissioner also paid tributes to the eminent Bangladeshi artist and ICCR scholar Tarun Ghosh, who passed away in April. One of his works has been included in the exhibition in honour of his enduring artistic legacy.
The evening was enriched by Rabindra Sangeet performances by Prof. Shahnaz Nasrin Ila of Dhaka University Music Department.
The exhibition will remain open for public viewing from 08 to 17 May 2026 at IGCC.
