Yesterday, tens of thousands of people gathered at the Central Shaheed Minar to unite in a call for a free and humane country—free from brutality and violence against students. 

People from all walks of life, including lawyers, doctors, rickshaw pullers, musicians, and families, came together without fear or regret. They sang patriotic songs envisioning a brighter future for Bangladesh, full of hope and aspirations. 

One particularly notable video surfaced on social media, capturing a bird's-eye view of the crowd with the audio of Dwijendralal Roy's timeless classic "Dhono Dhanne Pushpe Bhora". The video went viral, resonating beyond Bangladesh's borders and being shared in West Bengal, where people praised the beautiful unity displayed.

Anjan Dutt, who is highly regarded by the people of Bangladesh, shared the video with the caption, "It actually sounds so beautiful." Bangladeshi netizens thanked the "Bela Bose" singer in the comments and expressed their appreciation for the love and support. In response, Anjan Dutt replied, "Lots of love."

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When musicians play the tune of defiance

Amid ongoing clashes between student protesters and Awami League activists, people across the country hope for peace to be restored so that everyone can come together to celebrate their patriotic love for the nation.