Popular Bangladeshi singer-songwriter Miftah Zaman is set to make a triumphant return to the live stage with a showcase solo event after a two-year hiatus. Titled ‘Othopor Odhora’, the special musical evening will take place on 25 September at the National Art Gallery Auditorium of the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy in Segunbagicha, Dhaka. The upcoming performance promises a rich musical palette, blending the artist’s own signature tracks with fresh renditions of beloved vintage Bengali classics and unreleased material.
The upcoming concert marks the second solo venture of Zaman’s musical journey. He hosted his inaugural solo performance on 5 July 2024 at the Krishibid Institution Bangladesh (KIB) Auditorium in Farmgate, Dhaka. That event garnered significant praise from acoustic and pop-contemporary music enthusiasts. Returning to the solo spotlight after a two-year gap, Zaman has designed a performance aimed at bridging nostalgic melodies with his modern acoustic sensibility.
Concertgoers can expect live renditions of his defining hits, including ‘Chiro Odhora’—a track that shares a thematic connection with the event’s title—alongside ‘Tai Tomar Kheyal’ and ‘Praptishunno’. Expanding the night’s repertoire beyond his personal discography, Zaman will pay tribute to the Golden Era of music by performing celebrated timeless classics such as ‘Hoyto Tomari Jonno’, ‘Ki Name Deke Bolbo Tomake’, and ‘Ami Cheye Cheye Dekhi Sara Din’.
Speaking about the upcoming showcase, Zaman shared his immense excitement about reconnecting directly with his audience. He noted that his entire ensemble has been undergoing intensive, around-the-clock rehearsals to ensure a polished performance. The artist emphasized that balancing his original compositions with revered classics and new arrangements requires meticulous preparation, particularly to maintain audience engagement throughout a full-length solo show.
The main proceedings of ‘Othopor Odhora’ will kick off at 5:00 pm. Advance ticketing has already commenced, featuring two admission tiers: standard regular tickets priced at 900 BDT and VIP passes set at 1,200 BDT. Detailed booking guidelines and updates have been shared on the artist’s official social media channels.
Solo acoustic and soft-rock concerts hold a unique charm in Dhaka’s cultural landscape, offering intimate settings that foster genuine connection between musicians and their listeners. Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, as the country’s national centre for fine and performing arts, offers an ideal venue for such an event. As final preparations near completion, music enthusiasts across the capital eagerly await 25 September to experience Zaman’s versatile vocal performance live on stage.
