Joy Bangla Concert: An energetic comeback

A youthful, vociferous crowd was in attendance at the much-awaited Joy Bangla Concert 2023 yesterday. The flagship event could take place after a two-year hiatus at Army Stadium in the capital.

The concert started after paying respects to the lives lost to the explosion at a commercial building in Gulisthan on March 7.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina attended the event.

After the concert started, the renewed vigour was immediately evident in young bands like Arekta Rock Band and Karnival, the latter being a much-awaited addition to the line-up.

On the other hand, Meghdol provided a much-appreciated calm before the storm that was brewed by hard-hitting bands that came after it. Avoid Rafa, Lalon, Chirkutt, Cryptic Fate and Artcell serenaded the crowd with their signature tunes, as well as their own renditions of patriotic songs.

The standout rendition was Cryptic Fate’s interpretation of “Teer Hara Ei Dheuer Shagor”. The night reached a crescendo with fans chanting for Artcell throughout the concert.

Marking International Women’s Day, special registration was made available for women for the day.

Every year, Centre for Research & Information (CRI) and its youth secretariat Young Bangla organise this event to commemorate the country’s independence, and Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s March 7 speech.