A new rendition of the iconic patriotic song ‘Prothom Bangladesh’ was released on March 26, marking Independence Day with a contemporary reinterpretation of the timeless classic.
Musically directed by popular producer Fuad Almuqtadir, with Tajwar Awal serving as executive producer and strategic and creative director, and Adnan Karim and Ashiq Zaman as producers, the song has already generated significant traction and buzz across social platforms.
Originally sung by the late eminent singer Shahnaz Rahmatullah, ‘Prothom Bangladesh Amar Shesh Bangladesh’ was written by Moniruzzaman Monir and composed by Alauddin Ali. It first gained popularity in the late 1970s through Bangladesh Television’s programme ‘Bornali’, produced by Nawazish Ali Khan.
The song has since remained a powerful symbol of national pride and unity.
The new version brings together a large ensemble of vocalists, including the song’s music creator Alauddin Ali’s daughter Alif Alauddin, Shayan Chowdhury Arnob, Kazi Faisal Ahmed, Muttaque Hasib, Tasnim Anika, Shithi Saha, Srabonti Ali, Farshid Alam, model Tangia Zaman Methila, Bammy, Antora Rahman, Shuvo, Shayor, Animes Roy, Modernotaku, Sehelia Islam, Wahida Hussain, Aysha Azad, Jannatul Ferdous and Arshad.
Instrumentalists include Fuad Almuqtadir on keyboards; guitarists Ekram Wasi, Ariful Islam Pritom and Ifaz Abrar Reza; Edgar Mantilla on additional keys; Nino Regalado and Mithun Das on drums; Kamrul on flute; and Foysal Ahmmed Tanim on bass. Audio production and post-production were handled by Ekram Wasi, with Tasneem Batool as production manager, and Zakir Hussain and Ajwad Akter as live and playback engineers.
The music video, produced by DAEKHO Studio and edited and colour graded by Mahady Hasan Khan Shamrat, adopts a live performance format, highlighting the artistes’ vocals, instrumentation and on-set synergy. The cast includes Angkita Athoy, Sumaiya Jannat Shova, Sabiha, Rodoshi, Ridhon, Afifa Marzuka, Sarah Zabin Aditi, Falguni Rahman, Shahlizma Orni, Sabiha Sultana Labiba, Ethila Ishrak and Sanjida Urmi.
The release also marks the launch of Fireworx, a new music and creative production platform. As its debut project, the team chose Prothom Bangladesh for its enduring message of love, unity and resilience, aiming to preserve its legacy while introducing it to a new generation.
