The evening unfolded into a timeless memory that mesmerised everyone who witnessed its magic in person. Afzal Hossain also recited a poem, while Runa Laila carried the night forward with one unforgettable song after another, leaving the audience with memories to cherish for a lifetime.

Looking back on her long career, she added, “I have performed at countless venues at home and abroad over the past 62 years, singing in Bangla, Hindi and Urdu. Yet it has taken me 62 years to perform at my own country’s Shilpakala Academy.”

A special event to honour legendary singer Runa Laila, originally scheduled to be held tomorrow (July 18) at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) in the capital, was postponed due to the country's ongoing flood situation.

A special event organised to honour legendary singer Runa Laila has been postponed due to the country's ongoing flood situation.

Runa Laila recently returned to Bangladesh. She had spent over a month in the United States on family business. Since coming home, she has been busy preparing for this programme.

The evening will feature some of Runa Laila’s timeless classics alongside Bengal Symphony’s live renditions of several recent hits popularised through “Coke Studio Bangla”.

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Legendary singer Runa Laila, one of the subcontinent’s most celebrated voices, continues to command admiration across generations. With a career that has taken Bangla music to international audiences, she remains an enduring cultural figure for Bangladesh.

Renowned singer Runa Laila has been honoured with the “Minar-E-Dilli” Award in recognition of her outstanding contribution to music at the 15th Delhi International Film Festival, held in Delhi, India.

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Asha Bhosle (1933-2026) was a legend not only in the context of South Asia, but the entire musical world feels her absence.

The news sent shockwaves across the subcontinent, with heartfelt tributes pouring in from across the world of music, including from Bangladesh’s legendary vocalist, Runa Laila.

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Social media was abuzz yesterday as news broke of a collaboration between Pritom Hasan and legendary vocalist Runa Laila for a song in the upcoming film “Prince.” The announcement quickly drew attention from fans and music lovers alike.

Legendary Bangladeshi singer Runa Laila has expressed deep emotion after learning that one of her songs inspired the creation of a written alphabet for an endangered indigenous language in India.

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