In a spectacular celebration of music and patriotism, Sangeet Guru Ayajan has unveiled a special presentation featuring three iconic songs, just in time for this year’s Victory Day. Among these, the national anthem ‘Amar Shonar Bangla’ was released to commemorate the historic occasion, alongside two other timeless pieces: ‘Dhan Dhanya Pushpabhora’ and ‘Bangladesh’. Here’s a closer look at these musical gems:
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The National Anthem in Flute
‘Amar Shonar Bangla’, penned by Rabindranath Tagore, was originally composed as a heartfelt protest against the British decision to partition Bengal. The song expresses deep love and devotion for the land, people, and culture of Bengal. Since the 1960s, it has been sung at numerous events both within Dhaka and beyond. During the 1971 Liberation War, it became a powerful anthem of inspiration for freedom fighters, broadcast from the independent Bangladesh Radio Centre and other venues, reinforcing the spirit of independence.
Following Bangladesh’s liberation, the government officially adopted ‘Amar Shonar Bangla’ as the national anthem in 1972, with the first ten lines designated for official use. Later, the song was orchestrated by Samar Das. For this year’s Victory Day 2025, the anthem was beautifully performed on the flute by Kaypru Marma, presented humbly by Prothom Alo.
The Timeless ‘Dhan Dhanya Pushpabhora’
The classic composition by Dwijendralal Ray, ‘Dhan Dhanya Pushpabhora Amader Ei Bosundhora’, retains its emotional resonance even a century later. It was performed on the flute by Kamrul Ahmed during the 27th anniversary of Prothom Alo on 15 November and has now been released in honour of Victory Day.
Miles Revives George Harrison’s ‘Bangladesh’
The song ‘Bangladesh’ holds a special place in history. It was first performed by the legendary Beatles guitarist George Harrison during the historic Concert for Bangladesh on 1 August 1971 at Madison Square Garden, New York—a benefit concert organised in support of Bangladesh’s liberation by sitar maestro Pandit Ravi Shankar.
In 2011, the renowned Bangladeshi band Miles performed the song at the Meril–Prothom Alo Awards, bringing Harrison’s tribute to Bangladeshi audiences. The Bengali translation was crafted by Aftab Mahmud Khurshid, and the song was re-released on 14 December, renewing the legacy of cross-cultural musical solidarity.
Key Songs and Details :
| Song Title | Original Composer/Artist | Performer | Occasion/Release |
| Amar Shonar Bangla | Rabindranath Tagore | Kaypru Marma (flute) | Victory Day 2025 |
| Dhan Dhanya Pushpabhora | Dwijendralal Ray | Kamrul Ahmed (flute) | Victory Day 2025 |
| Bangladesh | George Harrison | Miles | Re-released 14 Dec 2025 |