Bangladesh emerged as a sovereign state on December 16, 1971, following a nine-month-long Liberation War. This year, the nation celebrates Victory Day with renewed fervour, especially after the fall of Sheikh Hasina’s regime on August 5, 2024.
The official Facebook page of FIFA World Cup has shared a video today featuring highlights from various football matches, set to the tune of "Jadur Shohor", a popular track by the Bangladeshi band Chirkutt.
In support of the ongoing quota reform movement, artistes and performers from our diverse industries have been taking to the streets in various locations. However, today musicians in particular, are gearing up to make a significant impact in the music scene, inspired by the lyrics of Bob Marley's renowned song, "Get Up, Stand Up".
The monsoon season usually marks a lull in concert activities, however, musicians and bands from the country are keeping busy with performances overseas. Many music artistes are taking the stage in various countries around the globe, including Europe and the United States.
Following violent clashes between student protesters and Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) activists at different public universities around the country, celebrities have voiced their support for the quota reform movement. The July 15 incident left approximately 300 people injured, including female students and BCL members. As of July 17 (3:00pm), six fatalities have been reported due to the ongoing unrest.
Prominent entertainment industry figures took to social media to express their views on the issue, highlighting growing concerns over the government's response and the use of force against non-violent protesters.
In a celebration of musical talent and cultural fervour, Bangladesh Television (BTV) is set to captivate audiences once again with the revival of its popular Eid band show, titled “Musical Express” this year. As a long-standing tradition, BTV has been organising special events featuring live bands during the Eid festival, and this year promises to be no exception.
Chirkutt's Sharmin Sultana Sumi has gained recognition in the international music scene, promoting Bangladeshi culture and music on global platforms.
The journey of band music in Bangladesh is witnessing a resurgence, with many recognising that it all began in Chittagong. Not only that but numerous successful bands and music icons have emerged from this coastal city, surrounded by the sea and hills. It's within this Chattogram’s landscape that this year's much-anticipated "Joy Bangla Concert", one of the country's biggest concerts is taking place.
The Joy Bangla Concert, traditionally held in Dhaka since 2015, will take place at the MA Aziz Stadium in the port city of Chattogram on March 7 this year. This marks the first time the concert will be held outside Dhaka.
Following the conclusion of the national elections, concerts are making a comeback with familiar faces taking centre stage once again. News of concerts happening across various locations in the country surfaced in February, with popular band Chirkutt set to captivate audiences.
As part of a celebration of cultural exchange between Bangladesh and Norway, the renowned band Chirkutt – often referred to as Bangladesh's global brand, and Marte Wulff, one of Norway's prominent musicians and climate activists, have collaborated to produce a new song titled "Let the Light In".
On January 1, Dhaka witnessed the celebration of the 55th anniversary of broadcasting Bangla programs in China's state media at Deepto TV's premises. Minister of Cultural Affairs State Minister KM Khalid graced the event titled "Hello China" as the chief guest. The event also welcomed the Chinese Embassy Charge' D'affaires Yan Hualong.
The song, titled “Jochonar Phool”, is written by Chirkutt frontline Sharmin Sultana Sumi and she jointly tuned and composed it with the songwriter and Chirkutt member Pavel Areen. The latter also produced the song. Mostofa Sarwar Farooki himself released the song on Wednesday through his Facebook profile.
Starting from October 30, Sumi will commence her journey by flying to Denmark. Following the conclusion of the conference in Norway, she will participate in several meetings in Finland to address climate change issues.
Dhaka's beloved band, Chirkutt, is taking their music to new heights with an exciting project. The band has recently graced audio platform Spotify with an array of fresh tunes, and now they're all set to bring these melodious creations closer to their fans through a unique venture called 'The Love Camp'.
Built in the 70s, this studio has produced albums by many world-famous artistes, including Michael Jackson, Paul McCartney, Imagine Dragons, Whitney Houston, Alanis Morissette and more.
Meanwhile, another song will be released tomorrow as the first song of the film, which has been composed by Chirkutt. The track has been titled as "Robot-tao Preme Porlo". The song has been penned and composed by Sharmin Sultana Sumi.
Previously, the audience were mesmerised by Chirkutt’s “Kanamachi”, featured in the film, “Television”; “Duniya” featured in “Aynabaji”; “Ahare Jibon” from “Doob”, and “Boye Jao Nokkhotro” from “Beauty Circus”.
