For the revered singer-songwriter, the affection from Bangladeshis is not tied to material gain. "I have nothing to gain from Bangladesh, no money or favors," he said. "Yet the love they give me feels as if the army would need to be called just to control the crowds." It is a sentiment that resonates deeply with his personal journey — a journey where the bonds of language, culture, and shared history outweigh the barriers of politics and geography.
Recently, several Indian news outlets reported alleged "persecution" of minorities in Bangladesh. This misinformation has sparked protests in various parts of India, including West Bengal. In an unfortunate escalation, the Assistant High Commission of Bangladesh in Agartala was attacked, with miscreants vandalising the premises and tearing down the Bangladeshi flag on Monday.
Veteran musician Kabir Suman, deeply connected to both Bangladesh and India, has expressed his deep concern over the current strain in relations between the two nations.
Kabir Suman has been a steadfast supporter of the students' movement in Bangladesh from the very start. He has consistently backed their demands.
Indian singer Kabir Suman has spoken out about the ongoing quota reform movement in Bangladesh. Today morning, he took to Facebook to call for an end to the violence from all parties involved.
Popular musician Kabir Suman has announced the conclusion of his modern music performances, as conveyed through a social media post yesterday. However, he expressed his desire to continue regular performances focusing on Bangla kheyal.
The immensely popular and acclaimed musician has posted a heartfelt message on his official social media handle from his hospital bed that read, “I have been hospitalised in Kolkata due to respiratory issues. I assure you, I will recover soon, so please do not worry.”
National Poet of Bangladesh, Kazi Nazrul Islam's granddaughter Khilkhil Kazi and grandson Kazi Arindam recently held a press conference to protest against the distorted re-composition of the song “Karar Oi Louho Kopat" by AR Rahman, for the film “Pippa”.
Renowned Bengali singer Kabir Suman has touched down in Dhaka for a much-anticipated four-day trip, bringing joy to his dedicated fans in Bangladesh.
Indian former Trinamool Congress MP Kabir Suman on Friday claimed he was blocked by Facebook after he had posted a song that he had written in support of the JNU agitation, reports The Indian Express today.
