Rabindra Sangeet
Chhayanaut hosts an evening of Tagore with Laisa Ahmed Lisa, Imtiaz Ahmed
Rabindra Sangeet exponent Laisa Ahmed Lisa then performed “Modhur Tomar Shesh Je Na Pai” and “Bajao Amare Bajao”. Singer Imtiaz Ahmed followed with “Adhora Madhuri Dhorechhi” and “Modhur Modhur Dhoni Baje”.
11 September 2026
Dhaka to host Rabindra Sangeet festival marking Tagore’s birth anniversary
Organised by the Bangladesh Rabindra Sangeet Shilpi Sangstha, the 37th edition of the festival will take place at the Liberation War Museum auditorium in Agargaon. Preparations are now in their final stage, with artists engaged in regular rehearsals.
4 May 2026
44th Jatiya Rabindra Sangeet Sammelan to begin at Shilpakala Academy
The 44th Jatiya Rabindra Sangeet Sammelan will be held on April 10 and 11 at the National Theatre Hall of the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, Organised by Jatiya Rabindra Sangeet Sammilan Parishad. The organisers announced at a press briefing in Dhaka.
8 April 2026
Raindrops and Rabindra Sangeet: HSBC’s monsoon soiree
HSBC Bangladesh hosted an intimate soiree "Abar Eshechhe Ashar" last night, with the timeless songs of Rabindranath Tagore, the maestro whose verses have etched the beauty of Bangla's monsoon into the hearts of millions.
28 June 2025
A legacy of Tagore songs in Bengali and Hindi films
Today, on 25th Boishakh, the 164th birth anniversary of Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore, the legacy of his music continues to echo far and wide- not just in the hearts of Bengalis, but across the cinematic landscapes of both Bengal and Bollywood. While his poetry and songs remain an inseparable part of everyday life, Rabindra Sangeet has also found a cherished place in both Bengali and Hindi cinema, often adapted, referenced, or directly used to elevate cinematic storytelling.
8 May 2025
You have made me endless...
Thank you, Gurudev, for making the finite journey of my life an infinite experience!
8 May 2025
‘Tumi Robe Nirobe’: Chayanika Chowdhury’s Rabindra Sangeet tribute to mothers
“Tumi Robe Nirobe”, the timeless Rabindra Sangeet classic, has been reimagined through a special music video directed by Chayanika Chowdhury.
5 May 2025
Papia Sarwar no more
Papia Sarwar, renowned Rabindra Sangeet exponent and Ekushey Padak laureate, passed away at a private hospital in Dhaka yesterday. She was 72.
12 December 2024
Alliance Française to exhibit handcrafted musical instruments
Alliance Française de Dhaka is set to host a distinctive exhibition featuring traditional musical instruments handcrafted by Mohammad Zakir Hossain. Titled “Symphony of Healing”, the exhibition will officially open on November 25 at 6pm at La Galerie in Dhanmondi.
23 November 2024
Sunidhi Nayek seeks justice after falling victim to fraud
West Bengal-based singer Sunidhi Nayak has fallen prey to a case of fraud. The culprits extorted Rs 5.5 lakh from her through threats of physical harm and the release of personal photos online. Sunidhi reported the incident to the Santiniketan police station.
14 September 2024
Band music in Bangladesh needs official recognition: Maqsoodul Haque
From his journey with Feedback to founding his own band, Maqsood O' dHAKA, Maqsoodul Haque has gifted us with classic hits like “Telephone Jokhon Phish Phish” and anthems such as “Abar Juddho Jete Hobe.”
25 August 2024
National Rabindra Sangeet Festival kicks off, honours Kalim Sharafi and Sadi Mohammad
Celebrating the timeless melodies of Rabindra Sangeet, the National Rabindra Sangeet Festival inaugurated its 35th edition yesterday evening at the International Mother Language Institute auditorium in the capital.
10 May 2024
National Rabindra Sangeet Festival to honour Kalim Sharafi and Sadi Mohammad this year
Two esteemed figures will be specially honoured during the festival and they are, Kalim Sharafi, marking his 100th birthday on May 8, and the late Sadi Mohammad.
4 May 2024
My life is blessed, I do not have any regrets: Rezwana Choudhury Bannya
Rezwana Choudhury Bannya, the legendary Bangladeshi Rabindra Sangeet artiste, embarked on her musical journey with a unique blend of academic pursuit and passion for music. Born into a family with a deep appreciation for the arts, Bannya initially enrolled in Economics at Dhaka University, a practical choice influenced by her family. However, her passion for music fueled her desire to pursue her studies on a different path at Shantiniketan, steering her toward a lifelong dedication to classical music and cultural preservation.
8 April 2024
The astounding optimism in Tagore’s songs
His words convince the listener that the world is actually a beautiful place where truth, honesty, and simplicity are the quenching clouds above a desolate desert of dry despair and monotony.
6 August 2023
‘Hotath Daekha’: Album launched for Nazrul-Rabindra birth anniversary
“Hothat Daekha” album is thematically organized in four different genres–love, seasonal, devotional and motivational songs.
30 April 2023
If Tagore were here to see…
This is not the first time a singer has been brutally berated due to their rendition of Tagore songs.
1 August 2022
What hurts the most? My ‘cultural’ sentiments, of course
I have been deeply, deeply affected by social media sensation Ashraful Hossen Alom’s (mostly known as Hero Alom) rendition of Amaro Porano Jaha Chay (lyrics by Rabindranath Tagore).
28 July 2022
Syed Mohammad Musa releases two new albums
Rabindra sangeet singer Syed Mohammad Musa, a student of Ustad Sukhendu Bikash, released two albums recently titled Shuru Hok
12 March 2019
Khamkheyali Sobha completes 5 years
Khamkheyali Sobha recently celebrated its 5th birthday at the Bishwo Shahitto Kendro. Bangladeshi academic scholar, Syed Akram
1 March 2019