Rapper Hannan

‘Awaaz Utha’ famed Hannan to perform at Shilpakala Academy

There's no denying that Bangladeshi rappers were instrumental in the success of the student-led mass movement. Rapper Hannan, for instance, was even arrested for his song “Awaaz Utha”. Now, however, he is all set to take the stage at the Shilpakala Academy for a live performance.

Rapper Hannan recounts his 12 days in jail

Narayanganj's young rapper, Hannan Hossain Shimul, made headlines with his explosive rap song "Awaj Uda," which led to his arrest and subsequent imprisonment for 12 days. He was released after the fall of Sheikh Hasina's government, brought down by the student-led uprising.

‘Awaaz Uda-Kotha Ko’: Chobir Hat reopens after a decade

Chobir Hat, a longstanding hub for students and progressives, reopened after a decade-long closure, symbolising much more than a physical space—it embodies a cultural spirit. The inaugural concert of the “newly independent Bangladesh”, titled “Awaaz Uda-Kotha Ko”, has recently taken place at Chobir Hat in Suhrawardy Udyan.

Rapper Hannan freed

Rapper Hannan Hossain Shimul, who has recently come into the spotlight for his hit rebel rap "Awaaz Utha", was arrested on July 25 in Narayanganj's Bhuighor area.

Artistes' rights group condemns rapper Hannan's arrest

The New York-based group, Artists at Risk Connection (ARC), has expressed strong disapproval over the detention of Hannan, the young rapper known for dropping the rap “Awaaz Utha” during the quota reform protests.

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. 

‘Awaaz Utha’ rapper Hannan arrested, gets 2-day remand

Confirming the arrest, the officer-in-charge (OC) of Fatullah Model Police Station informed The Daily Star that “Hannan was presented before the court and has been granted a two-day remand.” However, specific charges against him were not disclosed by the police.

November 6, 2024
November 6, 2024

‘Awaaz Utha’ famed Hannan to perform at Shilpakala Academy

There's no denying that Bangladeshi rappers were instrumental in the success of the student-led mass movement. Rapper Hannan, for instance, was even arrested for his song “Awaaz Utha”. Now, however, he is all set to take the stage at the Shilpakala Academy for a live performance.

August 13, 2024
August 13, 2024

Rapper Hannan recounts his 12 days in jail

Narayanganj's young rapper, Hannan Hossain Shimul, made headlines with his explosive rap song "Awaj Uda," which led to his arrest and subsequent imprisonment for 12 days. He was released after the fall of Sheikh Hasina's government, brought down by the student-led uprising.

August 11, 2024
August 11, 2024

‘Awaaz Uda-Kotha Ko’: Chobir Hat reopens after a decade

Chobir Hat, a longstanding hub for students and progressives, reopened after a decade-long closure, symbolising much more than a physical space—it embodies a cultural spirit. The inaugural concert of the “newly independent Bangladesh”, titled “Awaaz Uda-Kotha Ko”, has recently taken place at Chobir Hat in Suhrawardy Udyan.

August 6, 2024
August 6, 2024

Rapper Hannan freed

Rapper Hannan Hossain Shimul, who has recently come into the spotlight for his hit rebel rap "Awaaz Utha", was arrested on July 25 in Narayanganj's Bhuighor area.

August 2, 2024
August 2, 2024

Artistes' rights group condemns rapper Hannan's arrest

The New York-based group, Artists at Risk Connection (ARC), has expressed strong disapproval over the detention of Hannan, the young rapper known for dropping the rap “Awaaz Utha” during the quota reform protests.

August 1, 2024
August 1, 2024

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. 

July 30, 2024
July 30, 2024

‘Awaaz Utha’ rapper Hannan arrested, gets 2-day remand

Confirming the arrest, the officer-in-charge (OC) of Fatullah Model Police Station informed The Daily Star that “Hannan was presented before the court and has been granted a two-day remand.” However, specific charges against him were not disclosed by the police.