Dhaka, April 18 -- The third edition of MAYA Bengal in Motion has celebrated the 123rd birth anniversary of Palli Kabi Jasimuddin with a folk dance drama of his masterpiece, "Nakshi Kanthar Math".

The event, held at the Aloki Convention Centre on Friday, was jointly organised by MW Magazine Bangladesh and MAYA, a natural wellness brand under Square Toiletries Limited, to mark both the poet's legacy and International Dance Day.

In a media statement, the organisers noted that this year's curation was a thoughtful tribute to one of Jasimuddin's finest works, which has been translated into numerous languages.

The performance retold the poignant story of love and separation between the characters Rupai and Saju, following the tradition of t...