Yoga Day to be observed June 21

Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre in collaboration with the United Nations in Bangladesh, and Bangladesh Yoga Association will observe the first International Yoga Day on June 21 in the capital's National Museum.

Gowher Rizvi, international relations adviser to Bangladesh's prime minister, will attend the event as chief guest, while Indian High Commissioner in Dhaka Pankaj Saran and UN Resident Coordinator and UNDP Resident Representative Robert D Watkins will be special guests, said an Indian High Commission press release.

A documentary on Yoga will be screened. Entry to the event starting at 5:00pm is free.