Shobdomukur Readers' Forum

  National Parliamentary Election 2026 - The Aspirations of Youth The National Parliamentary Election in Bangladesh was held on 12th February 2026. With great enthusiasm and excitement, Bangladeshi voters exercised their franchise to elect the government of a new Bangladesh. In this electoral festival, Shobdo Mukur presents a special report: 'The Aspirations of Youth'. We asked twelve young people what their expectations are of the newly elected government of the future. They have shared their expectations, and in this report, we are creating an archive of them.  These expectations were shared by them before the election, on the 11th of February. 1. Joy Shahriar Artist, composer, lyricist, entrepreneur, publisher My three main expectations of the newly elected government of Bangladesh are: 1. The rule of law 2. A corruption-free administration 3. Communal harmony

  A Musical Conversation with Sheikh Lana Hosted by Bonomita Ghosh If life is a vast canvas, Sheikh Lana paints it with vibrant dreams and sings poetic verses in melody. Her journey into music is guided by a deep emotional resonance, and her devotion to the art has been unwavering since childhood.  From performing at family gatherings to becoming a listed artist on Bangladesh Betar and BTV, her path is one of inspiration. Be it Rabindra Sangeet, Nazrul Geeti, or her own original songs—she seeks a spiritual connection through each note. In today’s conversation, we present to our readers her beloved songs and the heartfelt emotions that define her artistic soul. Bonomita: Tell us the story of how you first stepped into the world of music. When and where did you first sing? Sheikh Lana: I think I began speaking and singing around the same time! Music was always within me. My first performance was probably at a family event. I especially loved Papia Sarwar’s renditions of Rabin...