Joy bangla concert
From rockstar to ‘jharudar’, no work is small for exemplary musicians
Music played a pivotal role in inspiring the nation to rise against the fascist and autocratic regime of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina. From Shezan’s stirring “Kotha Ko” to Hannan’s powerful “Awaaz Utha Bangladesh”, the youth united in a quest for democracy against a corrupt government.
James, Partha Barua stand in solidarity with quota reform protest
The iconic musician James, known for his brevity, stands as one of the most celebrated figures in the country's band music industry. The singer usually avoids the limelight however, this time, he broke his silence, responding to the students' movement in his distinctive manner. Partha Barua from the band Souls also expressed his concerns on Facebook.
Popular bands boycott Joy Bangla concert
The Joy Bangla Concert, known for bringing popular bands together and attracting a youthful audience, is facing backlash due to violence associated with the quota reform movements' protests.
My beloved country cannot be bloodied like this: Shakib Khan
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.
Joy Bangla Concert lights up Chattogram skies for the first time
The Joy Bangla Concert, conducted to honour the historic March 7 speech of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, took place outside Dhaka for the first time this evening.
Joy Bangla Concert kicks off in ‘band land’
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.
Joy Bangla Concert to be held outside Dhaka for the first time
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.
Joy Bangla Concert returns after two years
The announcement of the return of the musical extravaganza, on the Facebook page of Young Bangla, has already created a hype on social media with netizens sharing their memorable moments from previous instalments of the concert. Many also welcomed the organizers’ move to bring back this fusion of music and history.
Joy Bangla Concert to rock the youth today
In remembrance of the historic 7th March speech by the Father of the Nation, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the annual Joy Bangla Concert will take place at Bangladesh Army Stadium today.
Inspired youth on March 7
On the occasion of the historic March 7, an audience of around 30,000 youths gathered at the capital's Army Stadium to sing along with their favourite bands at the Joy Bangla Concert.
Joy Bangla Concert on March 7
The long awaited youth centric concert of the year, “Joy Bangla Concert”, is set to take place at the Army Stadium in the capital on March 7.