Famous Pakistani singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan is expected to perform in a concert titled “Echoes of Revolution” at the Army Stadium in the capital on 21 December. The event will raise funds for the Shaheed July Smrity Foundation, which helps the families of martyrs and those injured during the July Uprising.
The organizing group, Spirits of July, held a press conference at Dhaka University’s Madhur Canteen on Friday to reveal the details of the concert.
In their statement, the organisers said, “To stand by the families of martyrs and injured during the July-August mass movement, a group of Dhaka University students formed the platform 'Spirits of July.' Through this platform, we are organising a charity concert titled 'Echoes of Revolution' on 21 December.”
“Total proceeds from the concert will go toward supporting the affected families. The funds will be donated to the Shaheed July Smrity Foundation, which works with the families of the martyrs and injured of the July Uprising," reads the statement.
On the participation of Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, the statement read, "A contract was signed with Rahat Fateh Ali Khan on 28 November. He decided to perform at our concert without remuneration, and the amount saved from his performance will also be donated to the families of the martyrs and injured."
In addition to Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, the concert will feature performances by popular Bangladeshi bands Artcell, Chirkutt, Ashes, Aftermath, and rap artists Sezan and Hannan.
Speakers at the press conference included Hasan Mahmud Rizvi, a student of the International Relations Department at Dhaka University; Sadekur Rahman Sunny, from the university’s Department of Mass Communication and Journalism; Md. Jafor Ali, from the Department of Peace and Conflict Studies and Wahid-Uz-Zaman from the university’s Islamic Studies department.
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