Bangladeshi singer Runa Laila to perform in Kolkata to mark Vijay Diwas

Celebrated Bangladeshi singer Runa Laila and a host of other artistes is scheduled to perform at a mega event organized by the Bangladesh Deputy High Commission in Kolkata from December 15 to mark Vijay Diwas that commemorates the liberation war and independence in 1971.
On the occasion, the “Bangladesh Bijoy Utsob” program would be the Netaji Indoor Stadium in the city - the program would go on till December 19 with the support of the West Bengal government.
This has been reported in indianexpress.com dated 11 December 2015.

Other artistes who will share the stage with Runa Laila would be Arian, Kusthia’s Lalan group, Krishnakali. The events will highlight Nazrul giti, Rabindra Sangeet, Baulgan, Lalan giti, Sufi, Bangla band. Films will also be screened on the occasion as indicated by the first secretary (press) at the Commission.
And, of course, there will be the country’s signature products like Dhakai jamdani, Rajsahi’s silk and ceramics. Food stalls showcasing kacchi biriyani, bhuna khichri and pitha (deserts) will also be there.

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