In response to recent violent attacks on the enduring Bengali cultural heritage and the spirit of free thought, Chayanat, one of Bangladesh’s foremost cultural organisations, is hosting a “Song of Solidarity” gathering this afternoon. The event is scheduled for 4:00 p.m. outside Chayanat’s Cultural Centre in Dhanmondi, Dhaka, and aims to deliver a strong message of peaceful protest and unity through the power of music.
According to organisers, the gathering will emphasise music as both a medium of protest and a vehicle for communal solidarity. The event is expected to attract a wide array of participants, including eminent artists, writers, intellectuals, journalists, and other cultural activists committed to progressive thought. The organisers have extended a cordial invitation to all conscientious citizens to join the peaceful demonstration.
Sources within Chayanat have confirmed that the organisation’s artists will perform a carefully selected repertoire of timeless Bengali songs that celebrate culture, humanity, secularism, and the enduring power of resistance. These performances are intended to inspire reflection on societal values while encouraging unity in the face of divisive forces.
| No. | Song Title | Theme / Message |
| 1 | Mora Jhanjar Moto Uddam | Courage and spirited resistance |
| 2 | O Bhai Khati Sonar Cheye Khati | Integrity and human values |
| 3 | Chol Chol Chol Urdhwo Gogone Baje Madal | Collective energy and revolutionary spirit |
| 4 | O Amar Desher Mati | Patriotism and national unity |
| 5 | Jodi Tor Dak Shune Keu Na Ase | Civic responsibility and social duty |
| 6 | Amar Mukti Aloy Aloy | Freedom and human rights |
| 7 | Gramer Nojon Hindu–Musolman | Secular unity and communal harmony |
| 8 | Manush Chhere Khappa Re Tui | Human dignity and non-violent protest |
| 9 | Manush Ho Manush Ho Abar Tora Manush Ho | Emphasis on compassion and shared humanity |
| 10 | Tirhara Ei Dhouyer Shagor | Struggle and resistance |
| 11 | Himaloy Theke Sundarban | National cohesion and natural heritage |
| 12 | Amar Protibader Bhasha | Peaceful protest and cultural solidarity |
The organisers have stressed that the main aim of the gathering is to peacefully protest against violence and communalism while simultaneously reaffirming the secular, humanitarian, and liberationist ethos of Bengali culture. Through the collective resonance of music and voice, the event seeks to unite citizens under a shared banner of cultural solidarity.
Chayanat hopes that the performance of these classic songs in unison will rekindle public consciousness about cultural heritage, human dignity, and social responsibility. By transforming music into both a tool for protest and a call for unity, the gathering promises to be a vivid celebration of art as activism, reinforcing the message that culture and conscience are inseparable in the defence of humanistic values.