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Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre celebrates Hindi Pakhwada in Dhaka
Daily Sun Report, Dhaka
Published: 28 Sep 2025, 10:37 PM
Indian Deputy High Commissioner Shri Pawan Badhe. Photo: Courtesy
The Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre (IGCC), High Commission of India, Dhaka, has celebrated Hindi Pakhwada 2025 with a vibrant programme that combines competitions, academic participation, and cultural performances.
This fortnight-long celebration, held from 14-28 September, was aimed at promoting Hindi alongside the rich plurality of Indian languages.
The event was graced by Deputy High Commissioner of India Shri Pawan Badhe as the chief guest and it brought together many distinguished professors from Dhaka University.
As part of the observance, IGCC organised competitions in essay writing, poem recitation, and Antakshari, and winners were felicitated during the closing ceremony.
In his keynote address, Pawan Badhe highlighted that Hindi Pakhwada is not merely about celebrating Hindi but also about acknowledging the depth and diversity of India’s linguistic traditions.
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He noted that India is home to 22 constitutionally recognised languages and hundreds of others spoken across its regions, each carrying centuries of knowledge and culture.
“Every language enriches us, every script and poem adds to our heritage, and every folk song strengthens the bonds of friendship between India and Bangladesh,” he said.
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The deputy high commissioner also underlined the global and regional significance of India’s classical languages, particularly Sanskrit, which has shaped Asia’s philosophical and literary thought for millennia.
He warmly welcomed the Government of India’s recent recognition of Bangla as a classical language, calling it a shared moment of pride that strengthens cultural bonds between India and Bangladesh.
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The evening also featured a soulful musical performance by Sushmita Sen Chowdhury and her team, who captivated the audience with classics of Hindi music.
The programme concluded with a vote of thanks and a call for continued collaboration among institutions, scholars, and students to deepen the people-to-people ties between India and Bangladesh.