High Commissioner of India to Bangladesh Pranay Verma on Thursday said the relationship between Bangladesh and India is unique and deeply rooted in shared history, language, culture, and enduring people-to-people ties.

Speaking at an art exhibition, he emphasised that art remains one of the most powerful mediums through which these bonds are expressed and renewed, transcending boundaries and creating spaces for dialogue, empathy, and harmony.

The Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre, High Commission of India, hosted the art exhibition “Sampriti” at IGCC, Gulshan, Dhaka which was inaugurated by the High Commissioner.

The exhibition will remain open for public viewing from May 8 to 17 at IGCC, Gulshan, Dhaka.

The High Commissioner also paid tribute to eminent 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 exhibition was organized in continuation of the “Sampriti” Art Camp held on April 10–11 in celebration of the 77th Foundation Day of the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), established on 9 April 1950.

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 inauguration coincided with the 165th birth anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore, whose timeless literary and artistic legacy continues to inspire generations across the world.

The evening began with lighting of lamp in tribute of Rabindranath Tagore by High Commissioner Pranay Verma, Prof Rafiqun Nabi, artist Monirul Islam, Prof Farida Zaman and Prof Abdus Sattar.

Speaking at the occasion the High Commissioner highlighted that Gurudev Tagore remains a towering figure of the shared cultural heritage of India and Bangladesh and embodies the ideals of creativity, humanism, and cultural harmony that continue to enrich bilateral ties.

The exhibition showcases artworks created during the two-day art camp by 33 eminent contemporary Bangladeshi artists and ICCR scholars, including Rafiqun Nabi, Monirul Islam, Abdus Shakoor, Abdus Sattar, Farida Zaman, Ranjit Das, Jamal Ahmed, Naima Haque and several other distinguished artists.

Sampriti celebrates the cultural harmony, mutual understanding, and artistic collaboration between India and Bangladesh. Sampriti art camp and exhibition was curated by Prof. Sanjoy Chakraborty, faculty of Fine Arts, Dhaka University.

Speaking at 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, Dhaka to fostering cultural exchange and strengthening India-Bangladesh friendship through the visual arts.

The evening was enriched by Rabindra Sangeet performances by Prof. Shahnaz Nasrin Ila of Dhaka University Music Department.