The first “Nazrul Rock Concert 2025” took place last evening, marking the launch of a new album by the Nazrul Institute. As part of this initiative, the institute has released 10 songs of rebellion and awakening by National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam, reimagined and performed by 10 different Bangladeshi bands.

To commemorate the 126th birth anniversary of Kazi Nazrul Islam, the National Poet of Bangladesh, the cultural platform Gems of Nazrul hosted a musical tribute titled “Ontorey Tumi Acho Chirodin” this evening. The event brought together prominent Nazrul exponents and emerging voices to celebrate the poet’s diverse musical repertoire and reflect on his unparalleled contributions to Bengali music.

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“Nazrul Concert 2025” is set to take place today at 5 pm at Manik Mia Avenue in the capital, featuring performances from ten prominent Bangladeshi bands. Participating bands include Warfaze, Souls, Dalchhut, Ark, Shironamhin, Different Touch, MNB, Rebel, Black, and F Minor.

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Popular Bangladeshi band Miles is currently in Sydney, Australia. The four-day trip is part of a special event organised exclusively for Bangladeshi doctors living in Sydney. Following the performance, the band will head to the United States to continue their ongoing world music tour.

Nazrul's extensive repertoire encompasses more than 3,500 songs, ranging from romantic and devotional pieces to revolutionary anthems. His contributions include the creation of 17 new ragas, a remarkable achievement over a span of just 22 years.

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Departing from the usual commemorative fare of patriotic or devotional pieces, the concert spotlighted Nazrul’s lesser-explored work in the thumri genre, revealing his artistic range as a composer unafraid to traverse genres and expand musical language. Both celebrated vocalists and promising young talents took the stage, honouring the legacy while pushing it forward.

Researcher Anwarul Haque and singer Shabnam Mushtari have been named as this year’s recipients of the Bangla Academy’s Nazrul Award. The awardees are being recognised for their contributions to the study, performance, and promotion of the works of National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam.

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