Ferdous Wahid also remarked, “Azam Khan was not just a celebrated singer; he was a valiant Freedom Fighter who made a significant contribution to the country. I sincerely thank the authorities for recognising him.”

The interim government has nominated eight distinguished individuals for the 2025 Independence Award, recognising their outstanding contributions at the national level. Among the honourees is the King of Pop, Azam Khan, whose nomination has sparked widespread reactions on social media. A high-level government source confirmed the news today, Thursday.

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.”

Today, we commemorate the 12th death anniversary of the legendary Azam Khan, the true pioneer of rock music in Bangladesh. His profound impact on our cultural landscape, coupled with his unwavering commitment to peace and freedom, continues to resonate even after his passing.

Azam Khan holds a significant place in Bangladeshi music history. He was one of the first local musicians to introduce western instruments and infuse them with compositions based on the Bangladeshi society of his time.

Whenever he can fit the time, busy banker Azam Khan is in front of the camera. Within just a year and a half, he has appeared in 40 TV

Azam Khan -- known better to his fans as “Guru” -- is arguably the foremost pioneer in Bangladeshi pop music.

Azam Khan, a freedom fighter, singer, composer and guitarist, known as the “Pop Guru” whose popularity transcended generations of music in Bangladesh.