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Recalling poet Rabindranath Tagore’s stand against social injustice, Chief Adviser (CA) Fakhruddin Ahmed yesterday said the nation is committed to setting a transparent and healthy trend in politics and economy to establish a progressive society.

“The philosophy and thought of Tagore have become very important in this 21st century when the world has turned into a global village. In this conflict-stricken world, peace and prosperity are now the dreams of globalisation,” he said.

The CA was addressing a function organised by the cultural affairs ministry marking the 146th birth anniversary of Nobel laureate poet Rabindranath Tagore at Osmani Memorial Auditorium in the city.

Prof Anisuzzaman delivered Rabindra memorial speech at the function presided over by Cultural Affairs Adviser Ayub Quadri.

The speaker of the Jatiya Sangsad, advisers to the caretaker government, high civil and military officials, educationists and cultural personalities attended the function.

Apart from Dhaka, Tagore’s birth anniversary was celebrated in Shilaidaha, Shahjadpur, Patisar, Dakhhindihi and other parts of the country.

The chief adviser said: “Tagore’s call for all to play their due role in changing the lot of the deprived majority and carry out a campaign to establish truth against falsehood still inspires people.”

Quoting from Tagore’s poem, the CA said his (Tagore’s) call for resistance to the evil forces, who create obstacles to social advancement, still inspires the people.

“Rabindranath is still equally relevant to our individual and combined stream of life, determination and aspiration. His writings and works are undoubtedly the sources of immense inspiration in building the perception of native land,” he said.

Rabindranth had dreamt of changing the lifestyle of deprived, neglected and downtrodden people of the country, the CA said.

He said Rabindranath is basically the poet of Bangladesh and Bangla-speaking people. “Diversified nature, soil and people of Bangladesh not only enriched the poet’s feelings and experience but also generated endless inspiration.”

The discussion was followed by a cultural function.