Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre

Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre marks Lalon’s legacy with music and discourse

The Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre (IGCC) of the Indian High Commission hosted a meticulously curated “Lalon Sandhya” at the Liberation War Museum auditorium, presenting an evening where music, philosophy, and memory intersected.

Two-day Nazrul Festival to enthral Dhaka

The eagerly anticipated Nazrul Festival 2024 is all set to kick off on March 8 and 9 at Gulshan Society Lake Park, Dhaka. Organised jointly by Bangladesh Nazrul Sangeet Sangstha, Gulshan Society, and the Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre, this two-day cultural celebration promises to be a vibrant showcase of the works of national poet Kazi Nazrul Islam.

Monir Chowdhury performs at 'Chirodiner Gaan'

The Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre, High Commission of India, Dhaka, organised a musical evening titled, Chirodiner Gaan, featuring singer Monir Chowdhury at Bangladesh National Museum recently.

IGCC organises an evening of Kathak dance

Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre (IGCC), High Commission of India, arranged a Kathak Dance recital along with a certificate giving ceremony at the main auditorium of Bangladesh National Museum on January 29.

Scintillating Shehnai by Sanjeev and Ashwani Shankar

Shehnai is an Indian sub-continental tubular instrument and the word originates from Turkey meaning “royal flute” which has been part of the musical landscape for more than a hundred years in the sub-continent.

Swadhin Bangla Betar spirit returns with Bulbul Mahalanobish

Bulbul Mahalanobish is a prominent singer and also a drama artiste at the Swadhin Bangla Betar Kendra who once again proves her versatility at the Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre.

[WATCH NOW] How Rabindranath saw Nazrul

When Kazi Nazrul Islam was born in 1899, the rays of Robi (Bangla for sun) had already reached distant corners of Bangla literature. Nazrul himself was a great fan of Rabindranath. Nazrul sent his poem 'Tirtho-Pothik' to Rabindranath expressing his awe and excitement at his writing and for being remembered by him. Rabindranath, in turn, welcomed Nazrul's powerful arrival in Bangla literature and blessed him on the publication of his first bi-weekly literary publication Dhumketu, expressing confidence in Nazrul's ability to banish darkness and awaken people with his writings.

Redefining Kaalakshetra style (video)

The Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre organises an evening of Bharatnatyam dance performed by Sankari Mridha and was accompanied by Swarnali Kundu and Lisa Chatterjee from India.

Tagore in Sufiana (video: part-II)

Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre organises ‘Tagore in Sufiana’, a fusion based musical programme on Tagore's poetry and Sufi music accompanied with the classical tune of sitar and tabla.

November 10, 2015
November 10, 2015

[WATCH NOW] How Rabindranath saw Nazrul

When Kazi Nazrul Islam was born in 1899, the rays of Robi (Bangla for sun) had already reached distant corners of Bangla literature. Nazrul himself was a great fan of Rabindranath. Nazrul sent his poem 'Tirtho-Pothik' to Rabindranath expressing his awe and excitement at his writing and for being remembered by him. Rabindranath, in turn, welcomed Nazrul's powerful arrival in Bangla literature and blessed him on the publication of his first bi-weekly literary publication Dhumketu, expressing confidence in Nazrul's ability to banish darkness and awaken people with his writings.

September 25, 2015
September 25, 2015

Redefining Kaalakshetra style (video)

The Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre organises an evening of Bharatnatyam dance performed by Sankari Mridha and was accompanied by Swarnali Kundu and Lisa Chatterjee from India.

August 26, 2015
August 26, 2015

Tagore in Sufiana (video: part-II)

Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre organises ‘Tagore in Sufiana’, a fusion based musical programme on Tagore's poetry and Sufi music accompanied with the classical tune of sitar and tabla.