Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) on Monday concluded a two-day celebration marking World Music Day, featuring a vibrant blend of music, cultural exchange and performances by renowned and emerging artists from across the country.
The closing ceremony of the two-day festival was held at the National Theatre Hall on Monday evening. Political and Industries Affairs Adviser to the Prime Minister Md Ruhul Kabir Rizvi attended the event as the chief guest.
Mymensingh Zila Parishad Administrator Emran Saleh Prince was present as a special guest, while Zakir Hossain Rokon, Member Secretary of Jatiyatabadi Samajik O Sangskritik Sangstha (JASAS), joined as an honoured guest. The programme was presided over by Cultural Affairs Secretary Kaniz Mowla, while Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy Director General and poet Sheikh Rezauddin Ahmed, popularly known as Rezauddin Stalin, delivered the welcome address.
The musical evening opened with a group performance by vocalists of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy. Solo performances followed, featuring artistes Sukanya Majumdar, Tanvir Alam Sajib, Munni Kader, Dolly Mondal, Naosin Tabassum Smaran, Pintu Ghosh, Raka Popy, Shahnaz Rahman Swikriti, Debolina Sur and SM Shamim Akter.
Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy Secretary Mohammad Zakir Hossain also took the stage with a musical performance. Singer Mousumi Mou later entertained the audience with her songs.
The programme further featured a group performance by Hasan Raja Folk Literature Parishad. Vocalists from different ethnic communities presented both solo and duet songs, highlighting the country’s rich cultural diversity.
Adding an international dimension to the celebration, invited artists from various foreign embassies performed solo songs, reflecting the universal appeal of music and the spirit of cultural exchange.
The evening concluded with band performances by Aces, Sarbanam and JASAS, bringing the curtain down on the two-day festival.
Earlier, on June 21, the festival began with a colourful procession from the Music and Dance Centre of BSA and concluded at the National Theatre premises. The festival was formally inaugurated with a balloon release ceremony at the entrance of the National Theatre Hall.
A piano recital was later held in the lobby of the venue, featuring instrumental renditions of the beloved songs Aguner Parashmoni, Bagichay Bulbuli Tui and Akashe Aaj Chhariye Dilam Priyo.
In the evening, a special programme was held at the National Theatre Hall. Cultural Affairs Minister Nitai Roy Chowdhury attended as the chief guest, while Helal Khan, convener of JASAS, was present as the special guest.
The event was presided over by Cultural Affairs Secretary Kaniz Mowla. BSA Director General and poet Rezauddin Stalin delivered the welcome address, while Academy Secretary Mohammad Zakir Hossain offered the vote of thanks.
Observed globally on June 21, World Music Day celebrates music as a powerful medium for creativity, cultural dialogue and social harmony.
