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Standard Chartered launches film, photo, lyrics contest

Standard Chartered Bank and The Daily Star jointly launched a contest styled 'Celebrating Life' on film, photography and lyrics to encourage new talents and project a better image of Bangladesh by highlighting its natural beauty and cultural heritage.

Standard Chartered Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Osman Morad and The Daily Star Editor and Publisher Mahfuz Anam signed a three-year agreement in this regard at a press conference at Hotel Sonargaon in the capital on 3 April 2008.

The contest on film includes a short documentary and a fiction film on the theme 'Knowing Bangladesh Better'. The photography contest will be on the theme 'Bangladesh -- My Love' taken anywhere in Bangladesh except Dhaka and the contest on lyrics, both in Bangla and English, will be on the same theme.

Separate jury boards comprising nine eminent personalities and experts on different subjects will judge the entries.

The winners of the contests will be awarded in a mega event titled 'Celebrating Life' in Dhaka by the end of July 2008.

Immediately afterwards, the winning films will be screened on Channel i. Audio cassettes and CDs will be produced from the winning lyrics with collaboration of music houses.

Later, the same festival will be replicated in 12 districts across the country throughout 2008.

"We are optimistic about Bangladesh. It is going to be a middle-income country in near future. It, however, involves not only financial issues, but also socio-cultural aspects," said Standard Chartered CEO Osman Morad at the launch of the contest.

The Daily Star Editor Mahfuz Anam said such a competition has been organised to promote creative artists who have tremendous contribution to make towards nation-building and improving the image of the country and promoting her culture and tradition.

Channel i Managing Director Faridur Reza Sagar, film director Tareque Masud, lyricist Mohammad Rafiquzzaman, Standard Chartered Bank's Regional Head of Corporate Affairs, South Asia, Shah Masud Imam and festival coordinator Rafi Hossain also spoke at the press conference.

Film contest

Contestants are invited to make films depicting any aspect of Bangladesh's nature, culture, lifestyle, commerce and politics and are encouraged to focus on rural Bangladesh.

The length of the films should be between 20 to 30 minutes and the submissions must be in DVD format for preview purposes. Only the winners will be asked to provide master copies of their films in DVCAM master format. Submissions must be original and unscreened works of the filmmakers.

The best submissions will be awarded in the following categories: Best Documentary, Best Short Fiction, Special Jury Award Documentary, and Special Jury Award Short Fiction. The awards for two

best films carry Tk 100,000 each while the two special award films will be given Tk 50,000 each.

The winning films will be shown on Channel i and screened in a touring festival programme at the district level throughout Bangladesh. Eminent film directors have shown interest to work closely with the top two winners for upcoming projects.

Photography contest

The contest titled 'Bangladesh -- My Love' invites photographs taken anywhere in Bangladesh except Dhaka.

The entries should bring to light a positive image of Bangladesh, based on any specific district or region. Participants are allowed to submit any number of entries and the size of the photographs can be either 16" x 20" or 12" x 16".

Ten winners will receive certificates, crests and cash prizes. The first prize carries Tk 25,000, while the first runner-up will receive Tk 20,000 and the second runner-up Tk 15,000. The other winners will receive Tk 5000 each.

The winning photographs will be featured in the district level festivals across Bangladesh. The top three winners of the photography competition will have an opportunity to work with The Daily Star as apprentices.

Lyrics contest

The contest is on the theme of 'Bangladesh -- My Love'. The contestants are encouraged to write patriotic songs and the entries can be in both English and Bengali. Participants can also submit any number of entries.

Twelve winners will be selected in two categories -- six for English lyrics and six for Bengali lyrics -- and they will receive certificates, crests and cash prizes.

The first prizes in both the categories carry Tk 10,000 each while the first runners-up in both the categories will receive Tk 7,000 and the second runners-up Tk 5,000. The other winners will receive Tk 3,000 each.

Renowned music directors will compose songs based on the winning lyrics, and young and veteran singers will give voice to the songs, which will be featured on cassettes and CDs. The winning lyrics will also be featured in district level festivals throughout Bangladesh.

The entries should be submitted to Rafi Hossain, festival coordinator, The Daily Star, 19 Karwan Bazar, Dhaka-1215, by May 31, 2008.

'Celebrating Life' is being organised by the Star Insight, a fortnightly magazine of The Daily Star. Radio foorti, Bangladesh info.com and Channel i are the media partners of the event.

Summer safety for your children

Babies under 6 months:

l Avoiding sun exposure and dressing infants in lightweight long pants, long-sleeved shirts, and brimmed hats that shade the neck are still the top recommendations from the AAP to prevent sunburn. However when adequate clothing and shade are not available, parents can apply a minimal amount of sunscreen with at least 15 SPF to small areas, such as the infant's face and the back of the hands.

For Young Children:

l Apply sunscreen at least 30 minutes before going outside, and use sunscreen even on cloudy days. The SPF should be at least 15.

For Older Children:

l The first, and best, line of defense against the sun is covering up. Wear a hat with a three-inch brim or a bill facing forward, sunglasses (look for sunglasses that block 99-100% of ultraviolet rays), and cotton clothing with a tight weave.

l Stay in the shade whenever possible, and limit sun exposure during the peak intensity hours - between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.

l Use a sunscreen with an SPF (sun protection factor) of 15 or greater. Be sure to apply enough sunscreen - about one ounce per sitting for a young adult.

l Reapply sunscreen every two hours, or after swimming or sweating.

l Use extra caution near water, snow, and sand as they reflect UV rays and may result in sunburn more quickly.

l Before prolonged physical activity, the child should be well-hydrated. During the activity, periodic drinking should be enforced, for example, each 20 minutes, 5 oz of cold tap water or a flavored sports drink for a child weighing 90 lbs, and 9 oz for an adolescent weighing 130 lbs, even if the child does not feel thirsty.

l Clothing should be light-colored and lightweight and limited to one layer of absorbent material to facilitate evaporation of sweat. Sweat-saturated garments should be replaced by dry garments.

Following is a comprehensive list of important safety tips to help keep your summer fun and safe for the whole family. It might be helpful to print these out and keep them handy.

l The first, and best, line of defense against the sun is covering up. Wear a hat with a three-inch brim or a bill facing forward, sunglasses (look for sunglasses that block 99-100% of Ultraviolet rays), and cotton clothing with a tight weaves.

l Stay in the shade whenever possible, and avoid sun exposure during the peak intensity hours - between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. The risk of tanning and burning also increases at higher altitude.

l Sunscreen with an SPF (sun protection factor) of 15 should be effective for most people. Be sure to apply enough sunscreen - about one ounce per sitting for a young adult.

l Reapply sunscreen every two hours, or after swimming or sweating.

l Some self-tanning products contain sunscreen, but others don't, so read the labels carefully. In addition, tanning oils or baby oil may make skin look shiny and soft, but they provide no protection from the sun.

Sunburn

Everyone is at risk for skin cancer, but especially people with light skin color, light hair or eye color, a family history of skin cancer, chronic sun exposure, a history of sunburns early in life, or freckles, according to the American Cancer Society. Rays from artificial sources of light such as tanning booths also increase the risk of skin cancer.

What you can do: Remember to limit sun exposure, wear protective clothing, and use sunscreen. Sunscreen should be applied 30 minutes before going outdoors and reapplied at least every two hours. Use water-resistant sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 15 or higher. The FDA regulates sunscreen as an over-the-counter (OTC) drug and is working on a proposed rule that will specify testing procedures for determining levels of UVA protection in sunscreen products. It will also include labeling for UVA protection to complement existing SPF labeling for UVB. So in the future, consumers will be able to choose a sunscreen based on both UVB and UVA protection levels. Sunscreen is formulated to protect the skin against the sun's ultraviolet light (UV), not to help the skin tan.

Some medications can increase sensitivity to the sun. Examples are tetracycline antibiotics, sulfonamides such as Bactrim, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen, and some fluoroquinolones. Cosmetics that contain alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) may also increase sun sensitivity and the possibility of sunburn. Examples are glycolic acid and lactic acid. It is important to protect your skin from the sun while using AHA-containing products and for a week after discontinuing their use.

Along with regularly using sunscreen, it's smart to wear wide-brimmed hats and seek shade under a beach umbrella or a tree. Sunscreens alone may not always protect you. And don't forget sunglasses, which protect the sensitive skin around the eyes and may reduce the long-term risk of developing cataracts. People who wear UV-absorbing contact lenses still should wear UV-absorbing sunglasses since contact lenses don't completely cover the eye.

If you do get sunburn, don't put ice or butter on it. Use a cold compress, and if you don't have that, a pack of frozen vegetables will work. Mild and moderate cases may be helped by topical corticosteroids such as hydrocortisone.

Be on the lookout for moles that change color or size, bleed, or have an irregular, spreading edge--all potential signs of skin cancer.

Heat Illness

During heat illness, the body's cooling system shuts down. Body temperature goes up, which inhibits the ability to sweat. Mild symptoms of heat exhaustion include thirst, fatigue, and cramps in the legs or abdomen. Left untreated, heat exhaustion can progress to heat stroke. Serious heat-related symptoms include dizziness, headaches, nausea, rapid heartbeat, vomiting, decreased alertness. In severe cases, the liver, kidneys, and brain may be damaged.

What some people don't realize is that the temperature inside a car can climb much higher than temperatures outside during a sunny day. Heat stroke in children can occur within minutes, even if a car window is opened slightly.

Air conditioning is the No. 1 protective factor against heat illness. If you don't have air conditioning, spend time in public facilities, such as libraries and malls that have air conditioning. Reduce strenuous activities or do them during early mornings and evenings when it's cooler. If you're outside for long stretches of time, carry a water bottle, drink fluids regularly, and don't push your limits. People who play sports should wear light, loose-fitting clothes and drink water or sports drinks before, during, and after activity. If you see someone experiencing heat illness, have the person lie down in a cool place and elevate the legs. Use water, wet towels, and fanning to help cool the person down until emergency help comes.

Modern Chinese Cuisine at the Westin

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The Westin Dhaka will be promoting a Modern Chinese cuisine with Beijing Whampao Club - Bejing from 5 to 13 April, 2008.

The foods and flavors of China have found an eager audience in Bangladesh. The Chinese culinary is indeed very successful not only in Bangladesh; it is all over the world. The diners of Dhaka will have the opportunity to feed their body and nourish their soul with authentic yet modern Chinese food here at the Westin Dhaka.

From 5 to 13 April, the very talented chef Yap Poh Weng and his team chef Chen Chun Mei and chef Zhang Rui Feng will preside over our all day dining restaurant "Taste" as guest chef, bringing with them the expertise and passion of Chinese cuisine. Yap has started his career in the year of 1987, since then, he has spent more than a decade to offer from Chinese kitchen.

Chef Yap is a renowned name in Beijing for his outstanding culinary skills; he is a specialist rewarded chef, won the International Chinese Culinary Art Competition Gold Award in 2005. Currently Yap is working as Executive Chef with Whampoa Club, one of the vibrant culinary outlets in Beijing. Whampoa Club's fame continues in 2008 with multiple accolades: "50 Best Experience 2007" from Food & Wine Magazine, "40 Trips of A Lifetime 2007" from Conde Nast Traveler, "Best Restaurant in China 2007" from Modern Weekly, "Best Restaurant 2008" from Shanghai Tatler, "Most Innovative Cuisine" and "Best Interior Design" of Eating Out Award from TIMEOUT.

Chef yap and his team will entertain you with refreshing salads and soups? Try a range of salads from Spicy chicken salad with bean jelly flavored with roasted peanuts, to 'You Mak' vegetable salad roll with spiced sesame dressing, Refreshing cucumber salad with Pacific clams and shrimps in a mild garlic dressing and Black fungus salad with chrysanthemum petals.

Enrich your spirit with soups from Double-boiled free range chicken and wild mushroom consommé served with truffle dumpling, to Hot and sour soup with lobster and squid roe, Sweet corn cream and minced chicken broth served with corn crackers.

Take a new course in main dishes. What could be the better way to treat yourself with Wok-fried beef tenderloin with Pistachio nuts and garlic shavings, Sautéed Australian beef strips with a honey pepper sauce, Roasted lamb leg with cumin spices, served in its own juices, Wok-fried diced chicken with pickled red peppers in spicy sauce, Sautéed chicken with fresh mango and assorted peppers in a savory sauce, Stir-fried minced pigeon with fragrant pear in crispy wrappers, Deep-fried king prawn coated with a wasabi dressing, crisp prawn flakes, Sautéed king prawns with ginger and garlic in Shandong soya sauce, Steamed scallops with tofu topped with a duo of crisp and sautéed garlic, Shandong style poached red spotted garoupa in a vinegar spiced consommé, Red braised, spring onions with sea bass, Poached with pickled red peppers cod fish.

There will be an array of noodles and rice; Beijing style fermented bean paste and pork with hand made noodles, Lobster and hand made chili noodles braised with hot bean paste, Tea smoked mushrooms served with hand made cep noodles topped with five spiced crushed ice and Stir-fried vegetarian fried rice with fresh ginger grains

Why not try Soup Dumplings; Seafood and squid ink dumplings served in golden broth, Spinach and vegetarian dumplings served in mushroom broth, chicken and vegetables dumplings served in Chinese ham consommé, Beef and watercress dumplings served in hot and sour broth, and Carrot, tomato and chicken dumplings served in chicken broth.

Or Dim Sum; Pan-seared chives and pork dumpling, Beijing style, Fluffy sesame dumpling filled with pork floss and onions, Crispy onion pancakes, Beijing pancakes filled with goose liver and pork fillings, Steamed BBQ chicken buns, Steamed Chicken with shrimps dumpling (Siew Mai) and Steamed Prawn dumpling with water chestnut.

Number One Argentina

Ashrafuzzaman Uzzal

Argentine people said, 'Numero Uno Argentina" before going to Latin America I was quite confused about this but after visiting five different Latin American Countries (Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Bolivia and Chile) I can add more that is Argentina having the best looking people, the finest beef, the greatest footballers, wine, Tango dance and many M O R E ….

This is a country that loves to talk and will do so loudly at every available opportunity. In Argentina you can go out at all hours. Argentines seem to spend less time asleep than other nationalities.

Argentina is the eighth largest countries in the world, the second largest in South America after Brazil and only marginally smaller than India. More than one third of the Country's population has chosen to live in Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina. A wit once defined the Argentines as a nation of Italians who speak Spanish, dress as though they're France and like to think they're British.

In Argentina there are not so many Bangladeshi live in at that time (2005) they are almost 20 and now they are more than 40. But I don't know any of them before going there. I came to know only one name and he is Sadiq. He lives there since long and the first Bangladeshi name Ali who owns a restaurant in San Isdro. He had been living there since 1996. I got very good cooperation from them and through them I was invited so many Argentines peoples house. Once I went with Sadiq bahi for a dinner at midnight and after having very good dinner it was asado. The Asado is widely popular Argentine barbecue, which involves the consumption of enormous quantities of meat, sloshed down with gallons of red wine in the company of friends and family.

After the great dinner we plain to go for a disco and at 2:30 midnight we were there till morning. it was assume. We had great fun there. Unless they're behind the wheel of a car, Argentines are some of the friendliest people on earth and greetings will generally be warm and effusive. Women kiss women, men kiss women and men if they know each other well, will also kiss other men. This is usually one kiss on the cheek for both sexes. As a rule, if you enter a room you are to kiss everybody hello and as you leave you repeat the entire process and kiss everybody goodbye.

Everybody knows Che Guevara. He is an International icon. He was born in Rosario. It's the 3rd largest city in Argentina and it was 295 km from BA. Buenos Aires can be written as BA or Bs.As. Rosario was called Chicago of Argentina and there are many great rock musicians born here.

Once I was called CHE and I got confused but later on I learn. Argentines are great fans of hoisting nicknames onto everyone they meet. Even as a foreigner, you will be no exception. There is however, one universal nickname which locals and visitors to Argentina will be called all the time Che. It's practically impossible to give a literal translation of Che. It's something like "buddy" or just "hey you". Che knows no class or sex boundaries.

Ahsania Mission monitors 40,000 families

Humayun Kabir Tutul

Life changed for Zarina (not a real name) when she was separated from her family. '1 got separated from my family when a man took me to Bombay in India promising a good job,' said Zarina, a 16-year-old girl at Krishnapur village of No-2 Lakkhanpur union in Sharsha upazila, Jessore. 'Siddique, an acquaintance, asked me about my family. I told him that life was very difficult as we were very poor. He said that my sister and brother-in-law already agreed to go to Mumbai in India with him because he promised them jobs of Tk 5,000 a month. If I accompany them then I shall also be offered such a lucrative job, Siddique promised. On return home, my sister and brother-in-law said they would try their luck in Mumbai; I should accompany them if I want to change my fate. Thinking helpless condition of day-labourer father, I agreed to their suggestion.'

'One day we set for Mumbai with Siddique'. On arrival in Mumbai, the man sold us to a dance bar owner. 'A few months later, my sister and brother-in-law escaped the 'hell,' but I was forced to stay back to do flesh trade there against my will,' Zarina said. 'For Allah's sake don't ask me any more question, the illfated girl sobbed.

On a query, she said that her sister and brother-in-law had informed her father about her misery. 'When my helpless father charged Siddique, he threatened him the dire consequences through armed cadres of another ferocious man, Rouquatullah. But my father did not give up and created constant pressure on Siddique. Finally, Siddique yielded to his pressure. After a long trek back his men brought me to Shikerpur ghat (terminal) on Benapole border.

When Zarina finally returned to her village after nine months, she was initially met with scorn. After a brief time, her neighbours came to understand what happened to her and embraced her return.

Finally, a facilitator of Dhaka Ahsania Mission (DAM) located her. DAM helped file a case against the traffickers. 'But still Siddique's men threaten us to withdraw the case. I am now insecure and attacked with various diseases', murmured the frail girl.

According to a report of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), 400 women and children fall victim to trafficking each month. Most of the victims of trafficking end up in the commercial sex industry, where most of the sex workers are within 12 to 16 years of age. Conditions of poverty and high unemployment make teenage and young girls --and their families-- extremely vulnerable to the promises of work in India, Pakistan and Middle East, not realising the realities of what awaits them.

DAM initiated a programme titled, 'Prevention of Cross-Border Trafficking in Women and Children between Bangladesh and West Bengal, India (C-BAT) Project' in October 2005. It was aimed at reducing human trafficking as well as for repatriation, reintegration and rehabilitation of the victims.

At present women and children learn how to protect themselves from trafficking after launching of the programme. Concern Universal, Bangladesh, is implementing the project. It is progressing in 27 border areas of 10 unions in four upazilas of Jessore and Satkhira districts.

In Jessore district, the unions are Sadar, Pativila and Sarupdia in Chowgacha upazila and Benapole, Lakhanpur and Bahadurpur unions in Sharsha upazila. In Satkhira, the unions are Ratanpur, Dhalbaria and Mothurespur in Kaliganj upazila and Noornagar union in Shyamnagar upazila.

European Commission and Irish Aid are supporting the project.

To Indian NGOs, Socio Legal Aid Research and Training Centre (SLARTC) and Women's Interlink Foundation (WIF) are working in close collaboration with DAM.

Poverty, illiteracy, cultural practices, money power and above all low status of girls encourage and help perpetuate such exploitation. In recent decades, cross border trafficking in women and children is assuming dangerous proportions threatening the social fabric in the region. This widespread and multi-dimensional problem involves humanitarian, social, moral and legal aspects.

Trafficked people are generally forced into bonded slavery, servitude, serfdom and very often prostitution. In the Middle East, some children from Bangladesh are being used as 'Jockeys' in their traditional camel race in the desert. These poor women and children are also used in the nefarious trade of human blood, kidney, cornea, skull and other organs including human skeleton. It is becoming a growing profitable business for the traffickers while enhancing the misery for many as their prey. The prevailing socio-economic and geographic conditions provide a fertile ground to the traffickers for easy trafficking and for trading with the victims in the criminal underworld.

C-BAT Project Coordinator Rowshan Ara said education is being used as a strategy to combat child trafficking and exploitation through practical life-skills education, livelihood development support and community awareness and mobilization. The C-BAT programme helps girls, in particular, learn relevant, practical skills including basic and reproductive health, nutrition, hygiene, and HIV/AIDS prevention, as well as reading, writing, critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Schoolgirls are directly involved in awareness-raising activities in communities where they live and speak out about trafficking issues during public events, she said. Rowshan Ara took us to Benapole High School to show a regular session.

Headmaster Md. Nazrul Islam said both boy and girl students of his school learn about the dangers of trafficking through these sessions. He said his students' talk to families about the dangers that exist in their village or beyond, and tell them how they can help protect their children.

Because of the open atmosphere that has been created by the C-BAT programme, parents and community leaders have become less fearful of discussing child trafficking issues in public and have embraced the leadership demonstrated by their wards.

Under the programme, school children are learning skills to help their families and others better understand how to change conditions of poverty. They talk about the dangers of trafficking and the tricks traffickers can use to get young girls to leave their villages under the false promise of good employment.

No-2 Lakkhanpur Union Parishad (UP) chairman Mohram Ali said child marriage is the major cause behind woman trafficking. Because of decrease in incidents of child marriage, human trafficking reduced in and around his union.

For building up a social movement to prevent human trafficking through regular courtyard meetings, mass dramas, seminars, discussion meetings especially in boarder areas, DAM conducts campaigns in collaboration with the Government and NGOs. The C-BAT project coordinator said DAM succeeded in making the awareness building programme reach to about 40,000 out of 80,000 poor families in Jessore and Satkhira districts.

Priority is being given on capacity building of local government institutions like Union Parishads to make the programme a complete success. Local administrations as well as police and para-military BDR personnel are trying to combat trafficking in collaboration with people. Public representatives, members of law enforcement authorities, local administration officials, teachers and community leaders were given training for the purpose.

Meanwhile, 17 rescued victims were given shelter at the shelter home of DAM in Jessore where they were provided psychological counselling, food and clothing, basic education and skill training such as embroidery to make them self-reliant.

Pohela Baisakh at The Westin Dhaka

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The Westin Dhaka we will welcome the Bengali New Year 1415 at the early morning with the first ray of sunrise. To celebrate the "Nobo Borsho" The Westin Dhaka has under taken a number of initiatives to greet Nobo Borsho. The hotel will be decorated with a special Bangladeshi theme.

Their all day dining restaurant "Taste" will offer you an endless opportunity to enjoy the traditional Bangladeshi cuisine. Feed the body during the breakfast, nourish your soul during the lunch or enrich your spirit at the dinner. You may start from a range of different types of Bhartas as like as Aloo Bhartta, Sim Bhartta, Tomato Bhartta, Bhendi Bhartta and many more. Also try the nourishing salads - spicy pineapple Boat, golden chicken salad, kamranga salad with baby shrimps, and baked whole fish with spicy sauce on top. Don't miss the soups.

Take a new course in dining. The very traditional dishes with Hilsha Fish will bring water to your mouth. Not only Hilsha, but other local dishes from an array of tomato air fish, chingri malay curry, koi fish masala wrap in pumpkin leaves, chikkin korma, narically mutton, bhuna beef, aloo ptoal bhaji, bhuna khichuri, Biriyani and many more will await you to feel your taste buds on the special day. No Bangladeshi meal is completed without sweets; so don't miss the traditional treats.

"Prego" the name of the contemporary authentic Italian restaurant that will open its door on nobo Borsho i.e. April 14 for Bangladesh cuisine for lunch and dinner and you certainly wouldn't want to miss it! Prego is located on level 23 over looking the city, giving you a cool, airy feel.

The Living Room will be celebrating the day with a Pitha promotion, featuring traditional Bangladeshi Pithas such as Patishapta, Bhapa…. Enjoy a great day with your friends and family at the The Living Room, alternatively you may order a take away

So come, enjoy and celebrate the first day of Bangla New Year at The Westin Dhaka with your friends and family.

Laser Vision releases new albums

Sheikh Arif Bulbon

Country's popular audio, video and music production house Laser Vision recently released four new albums. Of them, two albums were released to memorise late Abdul Alim. The albums are:

1) Apon Khobor

Genre: Solo album on Murshidi songs by Arif Dewan.

Music Direction: Abinash Chandra Shil.

Total songs: 12

Songs: 1) Porer Jaga Porer Jomin, lyrics and music: Abdul Latif, 2) Nobi Mor Poroshmoni, lyrics and music: Sirajul Islam, 3) Duare Aisache Palki, lyrics and music: Abdul Latif, 4) Premer Mora Jole Dubena, lyrics and music: collection, 5) E Songsare, lyrics: Gazi Mazharul Anwar and music: Satya Saha, 6) Ei Je Duniya, lyrics and music: Collection, 7) Allah Allah, lyrics and music: Sirajul Islam, 8) Amare Sajaya Dio, lyrics and music: Abdul Latif, 9) Chirodin Pushlam, lyrics and music: Lalon Shah, 10) Mone Boro Asha Chilo, lyrics: collection and music: Abdul Latif, 11) Keui Kore Bechakena, lyrics and music: Jalal Uddin Khan and 12) O Jar Apon Khobor, lyrics and music: Lalon Shah.

2) Nana Ronger Dinguli

Genre: Solo Rabindra Sangeet album by Kamal Ahmed.

Music Direction: Amit Bondopadhya.

Total songs: 10

Songs: 1) Dinguli Mor Sonar Khanchai Roilo Na, 2) O Ki Elo, O Ki Elo Na, 3) He Khoniker Atithi, 4) Tumi Kemon Kore Gaan Koro He Guni, 5) Khelaghor Badhte Legechi, 6) Anek Diner Amar Je Gaan, 7) Tomai Cheye Achhi Boshe Achhi, 8) Aji Jhorer Rate Tomai Avisare, 9) Ratri Eshe Jethai Meshe Diner Parabare and 10) Ei Kothati Mone Rekho.

3) Holudia Pakhi

Genre: Solo album on folk music by Arif Dewan.

Music Direction: Abinash Chandra Shil.

Total songs: 12

Songs: 1) O Padma Nodire, lyrics and music: Abdul Latif, 2) Bohudiner Pirit, lyrics and music: Collection, 3) Aar Kotokal Vashbo, lyrics and music: Abdul Latif, 4) Holudia Pakhi, lyrics and music: Sirajul Islam, 5) Shonogo Ruposhi Konyago, lyrcs: Kanailal Shil and music: Abinash Chandra Shil, 6) Tomaro Lagiare, lyrics: Kanailal Shil and music: Abinash Chandra Shil, 7) Rupali Nodire, lyrics: Anisul Haque Chowdhury and music: Satya Saha, 8) Gohin Gange Dhorlam Pari, lyrics: Sirajul Islam Bhuiyan and music: Dhir Ali, 9) Keno Ba Tare Sope Dilam, lyrics: Kanailal Shil and music: Abinash Chandra Shil, 10) Kolo Kolo Chholo Chholo, lyrics: Collection and music: AKM Abdul Aziz, 11) Par Koro Dwiner Bondhu, lyrics and music: Collection and 12) Pinjirar Pakhir Moto, lyrics and music: Kanailal Shil.

4) Modhumita

Genre: Solo album by Belal Sany.

Lyrics and music composition: Belal Suny.

Total songs: 10

Songs: 1) Antor Pure Geche, 2) Modhumita, 3) Bhalobasa Na Jene, 4) Sonar Meye, 5) Amake Na Bhalobese, 6) Hridoy Chine Hridoy Dio, 7) Ami Obak Hoye Jai, 8) Andharate Chhilam Ami, 9) Keno Tumi Kosto Dile and 10) Mayer Kotha Bhaiyer Kotha.

Studio: Piano

Mastering: Uzzal Sinha

Keyboard: Uzzal Sinha and Shahin

Octo-Pad: Joni

Tobola: Milon Bhattacharya

Guitar: Rana.

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