The event had assembled performers from every corner of the country united only by their love for Lalon -- Kuhok Team from Narayanganj, Indrani Shoma from Chattogram, Kotha Baul from Tangail, Oikko Jit Baul from Gazipur, Shukhonlal Rai from Lalmonirhat and Anan Baul from Sirajganj, joined by S M Rakib, Shimul, Anupam, Lanju, Akash Giyan, Lau Band and writer-philosopher-performer Arup Rahi.

The government has announced a nationwide celebration marking the 135th death anniversary of mystic saint Lalon Shah, with major Lalon Utshab (Lalon Festival) events to be held in Kushtia and Dhaka. The announcement was made today through the official Facebook page of Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus.

Suchona Shely has secured second place at the Rukh Sanat World Traditional Culture and Music Festival, held in Kyrgyzstan. The competition featured 82 artistes and bands from 14 countries, including Bangladesh.

Hefazat-e-Islam leader Maulana Abdul Auwal warned the administration in a speech to stop the event or face intervention by the protesters

Celebrate Lalon Shah on his 132nd death anniversary.

Kushtia, the place where Lalon Shah spread his message of spirituality and where Rabindranath Tagore came to stay to have inspiration for a number of his writings. Located in the Khulna division in south-western Bangladesh, this city calls upon you with its mesmerizing cultural heritage and beautiful natural sites. So here are 5 places that you must visit the next time you are in Kushtia.

Band Lalon is famous for its fusion music with a touch of ethnicity and a dash western. The band begins its journey in Khulna nine years ago.

October 16 is the 125th death anniversary of Fakir Lalon Shah, known as the king of Baul philosophy.