Theme song to Celebrate 400 Years of Dhaka

The theme song for the two-year celebration of Dhaka’s 400th anniversary titled ‘Dhaka Amar Dhaka’ has been recorded recently, says a press release. The launching ceremony of the song titled ‘Dhaka amar ahongkarer Dhaka’ was held at the Bengal Café of the Bengal Shilpalay in the city.

Country’s noted artistes Sabina Yasmin, Andrew Kishore, Baby Nazneen, Monir Khan and others have performed in the song. Mohammad Rafiquzzaman has written the song, while tune has composed by the noted music composer Alauddin Ali. Renowned educationist Dr Rafiqul Islam was present as chief guest at the launching ceremony, while Azim Baksh, Director of Dhaka Kendra, inaugurated the event. A one-minute silence was observed at the event, honouring the recently deceased theatre icon Abdullah Al Mamun and lyricist Mohammad Moniruzzaman.

Researcher Muntasir Mamun and singer Baby Nazneen, among others, spoke at the event. Veteran playwright Sayeed Ahmed, researcher Hashem Sufi, singer Monir Khan, music director Alauddin Ali, social activist Farah Kabir, amongt others, were present on the occasion.