'Concert for Solidarity' held at Manik Mia Avenue
Staff Correspondent
A discussion meeting and grand cultural event titled ‘Concert for Solidarity’ took place at Manik Mia Avenue on Saturday to mark National Revolution and Solidarity Day 2026.
Organized by the Ministry of Cultural Affairs and presided over by Secretary Yasmin Begum, the event featured Cultural Affairs Minister Nitai Roy Chowdhury as the chief guest. In his address, the minister recalled the historic contributions of late President Ziaur Rahman following the November 7, 1975 uprising. He called for national unity behind Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s vision to rebuild state institutions and drive national progress.
The discussion was followed by a capacity-crowd concert featuring prominent Bangladeshi bands, including Nagar Baul (James), Miles, Feedback, Warfaze, Artcell, Shironamhin, and Mechanics. Senior ministry officials, BTV Editors Council leaders, MPs, and BNP leaders attended the event.
