United News of Bangladesh

Pakistani music star Rahat Fateh Ali Khan captivated music lovers in Dhaka on Monday evening when he took part in the BPL Music Fest. The seasoned musician surprised Bangladeshi fans by singing a famous Bangla song which was originally sung by Runa Laila. Rahat Fateh Ali later revealed how he learned Bangla to surprise the Dhaka audience.  “Runa Laila helped me to perfect my Bangla pronunciation,” he told the media. “She is our senior, and she is so popular in both Pakistan and Bangladesh. These are beautiful memories.” Rahat Fateh Ali Khan offers his services to cultural development of Bangladesh He sang a Bangla song titled Bhalobasa Amar Por Hoyeche. Before starting the song to leave thousands of fans surprised, he said: “Now I will sing a Bangladeshi song.” His announcement prompted fans to clap. He performed for two hours at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium.  This is the first time Rahat Fateh Ali performed in Bangladesh. In his first appearance in Bangladesh, he attended a concert at Dhaka’s Army Stadium. The concert was organised to raise funds for the families of the victims of the July- August atrocities orchestrated by the ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her regime.  There will be two more musical events which are part of BPL Music Fest. On December 25, fans in Sylhet will enjoy music, and on December 27, fans in Chattoram will witness the same.  This year’s BPL will begin December 30 in Dhaka. Matches will also take place in Sylhet and Chattogram. 

Popular Pakistani singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan has arrived in Dhaka to perform at the "Echoes of Revolution" concert tonight at the capital’s Army Stadium. The renonwed Pakistani singer, known for his timeless tracks such as "Afreen Afreen," "O Re Piya," "Jiya Dhadak Dhadak," "Dil Ka Mizaaj Ishqiya" and more - is the headliner and main act of the concert, which is aimed to support the injured brave souls and affected families of the July Uprising. Rahat landed Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at around 12 am and is currently staying at a five-star hotel in the capital. DMP issues traffic guidelines for ‘Echoes of Revolution’ concert A group of Dhaka University students greeted the popular singer with flowers. Organised by the Spirits of July platform, the concert is also featuring popular local bands and artists including Artcell, Chirkutt, Aftermath, and members of Silsila, and July Uprising-famed rappers Shezan and Hannan.  In order to help victims of the July uprising, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan will perform his popular songs at the event for without remuneration. Several other arrangements have been made for the concert, such as toll-free access to the elevated expressway, and subsidised tickets for students. According to a special order issued by NBR on Thursday, the concert has been exempted from the applicable value-added tax (VAT) and supplementary duty. Earlier, the Dhaka Elevated Expressway authorities said it would not collect any toll from vehicles on the day of the concert. Bangladesh Army also waived the rent for the Army Stadium, the venue for the concert. Apart from music, the concert event will feature various corners including a graffiti exhibition related to the July Revolution, a stage play, and a 'Mugdho water zone' in commemoration of the July Martyr Mir Mugdho. The title sponsor of the concert is Prime Bank. Concert tickets have been sold in three categories: 'VIP' (10,000 tk), 'Front Row' (4,500 tk) and 'General' (2,500 tk). Students received discounts for their tickets in all three categories. All proceeds from the concert ticket sales will be donated to the Shaheed July Smriti Foundation to help those injured and killed in the July Uprising.