The High Commission of India, Dhaka yesterday celebrated the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi as part of its yearlong celebrations programme titled ‘Gandhi @150’, said a press release.

Education Minister Dr. Dipu Moni attended the programme as chief guest.

The event saw a huge participation by school children from Delhi Public School Dhaka, SFX Green Herald International School, Dhaka and Bangladesh Scouts, who spoke on the different ideals of Mahatma Gandhi and how these ideals inspired them.

As part of the Government of India’s 150th birth anniversary celebrations of Mahatma Gandhi, artists from over 124 countries paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi by rendering his favourite bhajan ‘Vaishnav Jan To Tene Kahiye’.

The High Commissioner handed over the book ‘Vaishnav Jan Toh Tene Kahiye’ to Rabindra Sangeet exponent and distinguished ICCR alumni awardee Rezwana Chowdhury Bannya, in recognition for her rendition to Gandhiji’s favourite bhajan.

The celebrations also saw a musical tribute to Mahatma Gandhi by Sharmila Banerjee and troupe.