In Bangladesh we support local culture and heritage to bring it to a wider national and international audience.
100 Years of Bangla Music
A celebration of the music heroes of the last century.
Project dates: 2006–2007
The roots of Bangla music stretch back many centuries, however the last 100 years have been particularly important for the genre with the emergence of talents such as Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore, Kazi Nazrul Islam, DL Roya, Atul Prasad, Rajnikant, Hason Raja and many more.
HSBC sponsored a concert to celebrate this talent. Academic researchers chose 43 songs which were then performed by 20 of the most well known and respected Bengali singers including Shahnaz Rahmatullah, Mitali Mukhergee, Sabina Yasmeen, Rezwana Choudhury Bonna, Mita Haque and Abdul Hadi.
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Mughal Monuments of Bangladesh
A book on Mughal architecture.
Project dates: 2006
This book documents the architecture and history of Bangladesh's many buildings from the Mughal era. It was researched and written by Mr Babu Ahmed and Ms Nazly Chowdhury enabling local people and visitors to understand the cultural significance of the monuments. Proceeds of the book benefit charities and good causes in the country.
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