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To Chhayanaut goes the credit for promoting Rabindra Sangeet. In particular, Waheedul Haque's name should be mentioned as one of the front liners in this genre.

To go with Waheedul Haque's philosophy, Chhayanaut launched a new programme, titled 'Waheedul Haque Sangeet Prabrajya.' Jatiyo Rabindra Sangeet Sammilan Parishad will join hands with Chhayanaut to make the programme a success, while Habib-Khairunnesa Smriti Foundation will provide the funds.

A musical soiree was held at the Chhayanaut Sangskriti Bhaban on May 30 prior to the launching of the Sangeet Prabrajya. Chhayanaut artistes performed Tagore songs at the programme.

General Secretary of Chhayanaut, Khairul Anam Shakil briefly highlighted the activities of the Sangeet Prabrajya.

He said, " The activities will begin soon in different parts of Bangladesh with the help of the Sammilan Parishad and Habib Khairunnesa Smriti Foundation. Initially the activities will be conducted on a monthly basis. " The endeavour of the Prabrajya is to develop young Tagore enthusiasts all over the country."

Initially four Tagore artistes were selected to conduct the Sangeet Prabrajya. The artistes are Mansura Begum, Nilotpaul Shadhya, A T M Jahangir and Azizur Rahman. Each of the selected artistes for the Prabrajya will be called Sangeet Paribrajak (Music Voyager). Apart from these four artistes, Fahmida Khatun, Rezwana Chowdhury Bonya, Mita Haque and Laisa Ahmed Lisa also expressed their interest in the programme.

Among others, Bulbul Islam, general secretary of JRSSP and Captain M Rahman of Habib-Kahirunnesa Smriti Foundation spoke at the programme. M Rahman also recited excerpts from Rabindranath's poem Prithibi.

The musical soiree got off to a start with the rendition of 'Lakkhi jokhon ashbey' by veteran artiste Fahmida Khatun. She also rendered 'Shey aamar gopon kotha.' Azizur Rahman rendered 'Aami kaan pethey roi' and 'Aanmona.' Nilotpaul Shadhya sang 'Ekoda ki jani kon punner' and 'Pipasha hai nahi mitilo.' Mansura Begum rendered 'Toma lagi aankhi jagey.'

Partha Tanvir Noved, Bulbul Islam and Lily Islam rendered 'Aami kebol swapon korechhi bapon,' 'Hridoy aamar prokash holo' and 'Ki shur bajey aamar praney' respectively. The musical soiree ended with a group rendition of 'Tomar shurer dhara.'