A two-day cultural program organized by the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy concluded on June 22, marking World Music Day. The event featured colorful performances by renowned Bangladeshi artists, including solo and group renditions of Nazrul songs and folk music. The academy arranged processions, discussions, and concerts on June 21 and 22 to celebrate the occasion.

At the closing ceremony, Ruhul Kabir Rizvi, Adviser to the Prime Minister on political and cultural affairs, said that music has historically played a powerful role in movements for freedom, democracy, and rights. He cited examples from Bangladesh’s past, including the 1952 language movement, the 1969 mass uprising, and the 1971 Liberation War, emphasizing music’s enduring influence in social and political struggles.

The event was attended by Mymensingh Zila Parishad Administrator Emran Saleh Prince as special guest and JASAS Member Secretary Zakir Hossain Rokon as honored guest. Cultural Affairs Secretary Kaniz Mowla presided over the ceremony, which concluded with performances by several bands and invited artists from various embassies.