Renowned musician Naquib Khan is celebrating 50 years of his musical career with a grand event in Dhaka this afternoon. The programme, titled ‘Naquib Khan: Fifty Years Celebration’, will take place at 4:30 pm at the Crystal Ballroom of Hotel InterContinental, organised by the Television Journalists Forum of Bangladesh (TJFb).
Naquib’s musical journey began in his hometown of Chattogram shortly after Bangladesh’s independence, when he performed as a singer and pianist with the band Balark. In 1974, he joined the legendary band Souls, where he remained for nearly a decade before moving to Dhaka following the death of his father.
In 1985, he founded Renaissance, the band that has since defined his career and cemented his place at the heart of Bangladeshi music.
Today’s celebration will bring together several of Naquib ’s long-time collaborators, including Khurshid Alam, Ferdous Wahid, Nasim Ali Khan, Robi Chowdhury, Monir Khan, lyricist Riton Adhikari Rintu and composer Milton Khondokar, who will share stories and pay tribute.
Naquib himself will reflect on his five-decade career and perform some of his best-loved songs, joined by guest singers such as Humayra Bashir and Ankhi Alamgir.
Speaking ahead of the event, TJFb president Redwan Khondokar said, “Naquib Khan is a true legend of our music industry. We are honoured to celebrate his 50-year mileston and we believe this evening of songs and stories will be a memorable experience.”
Earlier in January, the Yamaha Flagship Centre hosted a similar programme honouring Naquib ’s golden jubilee, where he humbly reflected, “To sustain for 50 years and find a place in people’s hearts is a big achievement. My greatest reward has been the love and respect of the audience.”
From his early days with Souls to his enduring legacy with Renaissance, Naquib Khan’s journey stands as both a testament to his longevity and a reflection of the evolution of Bangladeshi band music over the past half-century.