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Artist Mohammad Kibria's 80th birth anniversary was on January 1. To celebrate the birthday of the country's one of the prominent artists Kibria, Bengal Foundation organised a programme at Bengal Shilpalaya in Dhanmondi in the city yesterday.

Noted personalities including educationists, litterateurs and artists were present at the function and celebrated the day with reminiscences of the artworks of the noted artist.

Mohammad Kibria was born on January 1, 1929 in Birbhum of the West Bengal in India. He graduated from Kolkata Government Art Institute in 1950 and later pursued higher studies in fine arts in Japan.

He is a recipient of 'Ekushey Padak,' 'Swadhinata Padak,' and many other awards from home and abroad. Dhaka University selected him as a professor emeritus last year.