Sharmin Sultana Sumi

Chirkutt confirms new album following eight-year break

For over two decades, the band Chirkutt has been a prominent name in the country’s music scene. From Bangladesh to international stages, the band has carved out a name for itself. After releasing several albums and songs over the years, Chirkutt is now making a long-awaited comeback. After an eight-year gap, the band is all set to drop its fourth studio album later this month.

Chirkutt drops new song ahead of album release

Chirkutt unveiled a new song yesterday, titled "Jana Holo Na," which was shared on their Facebook page

FIFA features Chirkutt’s ‘Jadur Shohor’

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. 

Stars demand release of rapper Hannan

Rapper Hannan Hossain Shimul, who recently released his rap about the quota reform movement, was arrested on July 25 by police officers. He was subsequently held on a two-day remand. 

Dhrubo Hasan’s debut film ‘Fatima’ drops first song

As the release date comes closer, director Dhrubo Hasan has recently dropped the first song of the film. The film’s first song was released yesterday.

Chirkutt’s Sumi to speak at University of South Florida

Chirkutt's Sharmin Sultana Sumi has gained recognition in the international music scene, promoting Bangladeshi culture and music on global platforms.

Tisha and Farooki’s daughter debuts in ‘Autobigraphy’s’ song ‘Jochonar Phool’

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.

Chirkutt writes new song for Dipankar Dipon’s ‘Antarjal’

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”.

‘When I came to Dhaka, I had nothing’

20 years ago, Sharmin Sultana Sumi came to Dhaka from Khulna with very few things to her name. During her time in Dhaka University, the vocalist, along with some talented musicians, would form Chirkutt.

October 18, 2022
October 18, 2022

Chirkutt’s Sumi represents Bangladesh at two of the world’s biggest music platforms

Popular musician and Chirkutt's vocalist Sharmin Sultana Sumi will be representing Bangladesh at the world's biggest music meeting, for the second time, Womex 22. The event will take place in Lisbon, Portugal. The five-day festival will kick-off from October 19 and continue till October 23.

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