Jibanananda Das: A man who redefined perceptions

Treasuring the beauty of rural Bangla in his words, Jibanananda Das, known better as 'Ruposhi Banglar Kobi', has reconceived it all in his poems, novels and essays. Today marks the 66th death anniversary of the wordsmith. Born in Barishal located on the banks of Kirtankhola River, the poet decided to walk in his mother Kusumakumari Das's footsteps. Addressed by his nickname