“George Harrison’s ‘Bangladesh’ Reimagined by Miles Band”

In a remarkable celebration of music and heritage, Sangeet Guru Ayojon has recently released three evocative songs, marking a special tribute for Bangladesh’s Victory Day 2025. Among these, the iconic national anthem, Amar Sonar Bangla, Ami Tomay Bhalobashi, has been presented in a serene flute rendition. Alongside it, two other classic pieces—Dhan Dhanya Pushpabhora Amader Ei Bosundhara and Bangladesh—have also been released, each carrying a unique cultural and historical significance.

Flute Rendition of the National Anthem

Amar Sonar Bangla, Ami Tomay Bhalobashi was composed by Rabindranath Tagore as a patriotic response to the British decision to partition Bengal. The song is a lyrical celebration of the land, people, and cultural richness of Bengal.

Since the 1960s, the anthem has been performed in Dhaka and across Bangladesh during various events. During the 1971 Liberation War, it became a source of inspiration for freedom fighters. It was widely broadcast from the Swadhin Bangla Betar Kendra, galvanising the nation’s desire for independence. Following independence, in 1972, the government of Bangladesh officially adopted the first ten lines of Tagore’s song as the national anthem. Later, renowned musician Samar Das orchestrated it for formal renditions.

This Victory Day 2025, the anthem was presented in an exquisite flute arrangement by Kaewpru Marma, forming a dignified tribute in collaboration with Prothom Alo.

Flute Rendition of Dhan Dhanya Pushpabhora

The timeless song Dhan Dhanya Pushpabhora Amader Ei Bosundhara, penned by Dwijendralal Ray, continues to evoke deep emotions even after a century. On 15 November, during Prothom Alo’s 27th Anniversary Celebration, Kamrul Ahmed performed the song on the flute. It has now been officially released to commemorate Victory Day.

Miles Revives George Harrison’s Bangladesh

The song Bangladesh was originally performed by George Harrison at the historic Concert for Bangladesh held at New York’s Madison Square Garden on 1 August 1971. Organised in support of Bangladesh’s Liberation War by sitar maestro Pandit Ravi Shankar, the concert raised global awareness about the nation’s struggle.

In 2011, the celebrated Bangladeshi band Miles performed this iconic track at the Meril–Prothom Alo Awards, with Aftab Mahmud Khurshid translating the lyrics into Bengali. On 14 December, the song was re-released, reviving Harrison’s tribute and reaffirming Bangladesh’s enduring legacy in global music history.

Summary of Released Songs