- Runa Laila, a legendary icon of subcontinental music, performed her first-ever solo concert at the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, marking 62 years in the industry.
- All proceeds from the concert are being donated to the Prime Minister’s Relief Fund to support flood victims across the country.
- Minister for Cultural Affairs Nitai Roy Chowdhury presented Laila with a lifetime honor for her six-decade contribution to Bengali music.
Concert Performance
- Laila opened her performance with 'Desher Jonyo Jara Diye Gecho Pran' to pay tribute to the martyrs of the Great Liberation War.
- The 90-minute set included 10 songs, featuring a mix of modern Bengali tracks, iconic film music, and patriotic anthems.
- Highlights included classic hits such as 'Shilpi Ami Tomaderi Gan Shonabo' and 'Jakhon Thambey Kolahol / Ghume Nijhum Charpash'.
Context and Impact
- Organized by the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy and the Ministry of Cultural Affairs, the event highlighted the intersection of cultural celebration and social responsibility.
- Academy Director General Sheikh Rezauddin Ahmed described the event as a proud moment for the institution, emphasizing the importance of supporting communities during crises through the arts.
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