Rabindra Sangeet

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, 10:06 AM

You have made me endless...

Thank you, Gurudev, for making the finite journey of my life an infinite experience!
8 May 2025, 09:05 AM

‘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, 05:02 AM

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, 18:30 PM

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, 09:01 AM

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, 05:20 AM

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, 11:19 AM

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, 10:46 AM

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, 12:22 PM

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, 18:05 PM

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, 13:55 PM

‘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, 10:28 AM

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, 15:00 PM

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, 15:45 PM

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, 18:00 PM

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, 18:00 PM

Tapan Mahmud's golden jubilee in the music industry

Tapan Mahmud, the very first Rabindra Sangeet artiste at Swadhin Bangla Betar Kendra, will celebrate the 50th anniversary of his storied music career.
11 November 2018, 18:00 PM

Neely performs at IGCC

Indira Gandhi Culture Centre (IGCC) organised An Evening of Rabindra Sangeet by Ms. Roquaiya Hasina Neely at 6 PM on Friday (January 15) its Gulshan premises.
17 January 2016, 18:00 PM

[WATCH NOW] How Rabindranath saw Nazrul

When Kazi Nazrul Islam was born in 1899, the rays of Robi (Bangla for sun) had already reached distant corners of Bangla literature. Nazrul himself was a great fan of Rabindranath. Nazrul sent his poem 'Tirtho-Pothik' to Rabindranath expressing his awe and excitement at his writing and for being remembered by him. Rabindranath, in turn, welcomed Nazrul's powerful arrival in Bangla literature and blessed him on the publication of his first bi-weekly literary publication Dhumketu, expressing confidence in Nazrul's ability to banish darkness and awaken people with his writings.
10 November 2015, 07:28 AM

An evening with Bannya (video)

Rezwana Chowdhury Bannya is a legendary exponent of Rabindra sangeet in Bangladesh and abroad. She received her training in Santiniketan from eminent Rabindra Sangeet artistes like Kanika Bandyopadhyay, Neelima Sen and Shoilajaranjan Mazumdar.
6 October 2015, 06:52 AM