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Sargam, the country’s only music-focused monthly magazine, has celebrated its 30th anniversary of publication amid much enthusiasm.
A discussion, exchange of greetings and cultural programme was held at the Zahur Hossain Chowdhury Auditorium of the National Press Club in the capital on Wednesday to mark the occasion. The anniversary was later celebrated with a cake-cutting ceremony.
Veteran musician Muttalib Biswas, artist Hashem Khan, lyricist Shahidullah Farayzi, former Comptroller and Auditor General Masud Ahmed, former Bangladesh Betar Director General Narayan Chandra Shil, Akramul Islam, National Press Club President and poet Hasan Hafiz, General Secretary Ayub Bhuiyan, and other prominent figures from the music and cultural arena attended the event.
Speakers at the discussion said that sustaining a regular publication devoted exclusively to music for three decades was a rare and significant achievement in the country’s cultural arena.
They said Sargam had long played a role in creating a bridge among singers, lyricists, composers, researchers and music enthusiasts. Besides highlighting different genres of music and the activities of artists, the magazine had also made an important contribution to preserving the history and heritage of Bangla music, they said.
Popular singers Khurshid Alam, Linu Billah, Karim Hasan Khan, Fahim Hossain Chowdhury, Rebeca Sultana, Dr Aroop Ratan Chowdhury, Ustad Karim Shahabuddin, Yasmin Mushtari, Muntarin Mahal, Narayan Chandra Shil, Ulka Hossain, Rokeya Hasina Nili, Manju Saha, Shirin Shila, Sheikh Hemayet and Dipti Rajbongshi conveyed their greetings and performed at the event.
Artists from the Sargam cultural troupe also took part in the musical performances.
The performances created a festive atmosphere at the programme, while participants discussed Sargam’s three-decade journey, its contribution to Bangla music and its future activities.
Sargam Editor Kazi Rownak Hossain thanked everyone associated with the magazine for their support.
He said Sargam had been able to complete its long journey because of the support of its readers, writers, artists and well-wishers, as well as their shared love for music.
He expressed his commitment to continuing the magazine’s efforts to promote music, highlight the work of artists, and preserve and showcase the history and heritage of music in the years ahead.