Commemorative CD Album “Chiro Bhaskar Mujib” released to celebrate Bangabandhu

Ansar Ahmed Ullah
Contributing Editor,Shottobani

London: London/Dhaka, March 24, 2024 – Prottaya Cultural Organisation Bangladesh has released a special audio music CD album titled “Chiro Bhaskar Mujib” to commemorate the 100th birth anniversary of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the Father of the Nation of Bangladesh.

The double album features 12 songs composed and written by the renowned Dr. Shyamal Chowdhury, celebrating the life, ideology and lasting legacy of Bangabandhu. The songs are performed by a lineup of artists from Bangladesh, India and the UK, including Md Rafiqul Alam, Fahmida Nabi, Pradip Sarkar, Sajed Akbar, Tapan Chowdhury, from India Lopamudra Sarkar, Haimanti Shukla and Rupankar Bagchi and singers from the UK were Lucy Rahman, Gouri Chowdhury and Mostafa Kamal Milon.

Highlights include inspiring songs about the emergence of digital Bangladesh, Bangabandhu’s vision for the nation, and tributes to Bangladesh’s celebrated development feats like the Padma Bridge and metro rail. The melodious tracks are backed by accomplished musicians like Gazi Abdul Hakim on flute, Firoz Khan on sitar, Biswajit Sarkar on tabla, Md Doulatur Rahman on the keyboard, and Dr Shyamal Chowdhury himself on Mandira.

“This album is our humble tribute to the immortal Bangabandhu whose struggles gave birth to our beloved Bangladesh,” said Dr. Shyamal Chowdhury, composer and music director. “Through music, we aim to cherish his memory and reignite his zeal for a truly ‘Sonar Bangla’ among the youth.”

The album comes packaged with a commemorative booklet containing complete lyrics, a biographical sketch of Bangabandhu’s life and movement, as well as rare photographs of the iconic leader with global personalities, including Mahatma Gandhi, British PM Edward Heath, US Senator Kennedy, Queen Elizabeth, Indira Gandhi, singer Lata Mangeshkar, Hemanta Kumar, filmmaker Satyajit Ray, and our national poet Nazrul Islam, amongst others. It also includes a special discography outlining Dr Chowdhury’s illustrious body of musical work.

“Chiro Bhaskar Mujib” has been dedicated to Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her sister Sheikh Rehana. Prottaya Creative Cultural Organisation partnered with Udichi Shilpi Goshthi (UK), Tabla and Dhol Academy (London), Chirantan Bangla (UK) and Universal Music (Bangladesh) to produce this exceptional offering for Bangabandhu enthusiasts and music lovers alike.