Lyricists Association of Bangladesh
গীতিকবি সংঘ বাংলাদেশ | |
| Formation | July 24, 2020 |
|---|---|
| Type | Lyricists organization |
| Headquarters | Dhaka, Bangladesh |
Official language | Bengali language |
President | Asif Iqbal |
General Secretary | Joy Shahriar |
Organizing Secretary | Sirajum Munir |
| Website | lyricistsassociationbd |
The Lyricists Association of Bangladesh (LAB) (Bengali: গীতিকবি সংঘ বাংলাদেশ) is an organization of lyricists in Bangladesh. It was formed in 2020 to protect the rights, dignity and professional interests of lyricists and songwriters in the country. The organization works for copyright awareness, welfare of lyricists, and the promotion of Bangladeshi music and songwriting culture. It has organized literary and musical events, discussions and programs honoring lyricists and music personalities in Bangladesh. [1]
History
LAB was formed during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 by a group of Bangladeshi lyricists. The organization was established to raise awareness about the moral and financial rights of lyricists and to seek reforms in copyright-related issues in the Bangladeshi music industry. In August 2020, the organization submitted proposals to the Bangladesh Copyright Office for amendments to copyright law.
In 2021, the organization joined with other music-related organizations to form Music Alliance Bangladesh (Sangeet Oikko Bangladesh), a platform created to protect the rights of artistes and music professionals. [2]
The organization held its election in 2022, where lyricist Shahid Mahmud Jangi was elected president, Asif Iqbal became general secretary and Zulfiqer Russell became Organizing Secretary. [3]
Activities
LAB regularly arranges cultural programs, discussions and award ceremonies related to songwriting and music. In 2025, the organization organized the first edition of Geetikobi Adda, where lyricists Shahid Mahmud Jangi, Liton Adhikari Rintu and Golam Morshed were honored for their contributions to Bangladeshi music.[4] [5]
The organization has also protested incidents affecting lyricists and artistes. In 2022, it demanded the recovery of stolen National Film Award (Bangladesh) trophies belonging to lyricist Moniruzzaman Moni. [6]
The association also publishes books and literary works related to Bangladeshi lyricists and songwriting culture. [7]
Objectives
The main objectives of the organization include:
- Protecting the copyright and professional rights of lyricists
- Promoting Bangla songs and songwriting
- Supporting lyricists through cultural and literary activities
- Preserving the heritage of Bangladeshi music and lyrics
- Creating awareness about intellectual property rights in the music industry
See also
- Music Alliance Bangladesh
- Copyright in Bangladesh
Executive body
2024-2026[8]
| President | Asif Iqbal |
| Vice-president | Bappy Khan |
| General Secretary | Joy Shahriar |
| Joint General Secretary | Bakiul Alam |
| Organizing Secretary | Sirajum Munir |
| Finance Secretary | Enamul Kabir Sujan |
| Cultural Secretary | Shaquie Ahmed |
| Office Secretary | Apon Ahsan |
| Information & Technology Secretary | Tushar Hasan |
| Publicy & Publication Secretary | Rezaur Rahman Rizvi |
| Executive Member | Ashraf Babu |
| Executive Member | Ashfaqul Bari |
| Executive Member | Rabiul Awal |
| Executive Member | Adhora Jahan |
| Executive Member | Talha Bin Parvez |
| President | Shahid Mahmud Jangi |
| Vice-president | Liton Adhikari Rintu, Golam Murshed |
| General Secretary | Asif Iqbal, Bappy Khan, Delwar Arzuda Sharaf |
| Organizing Secretary | Zulfiqer Russell |
| Finance Secretary | Enamul Kabir Sujan |
| Cultural Secretary | Joy Shahriar |
| Office Secretary | Mahmud Manjur |
| Information & Technology Secretary | Robiul Islam Jibon |
| Executive Member | Ahmed Risvy |
| Executive Member | Sirajum Munir |
| Executive Member | Johny Hoque |
| Executive Member | Bakiul Alam |
2020-2022[11]
| President | Shahid Mahmud Jangi |
| Vice-president | Liton Adhikari Rintu, Golam Murshed, Salauddin Sajal |
| General Secretary | Kabir Bokul, Asif Iqbal, |
| Organizing Secretary | Zulfiqer Russell |
| Finance Secretary | Enamul Kabir Sujan, Mahmud Manjur |
| Cultural Secretary | Joy Shahriar |
| Information & Technology Secretary | Robiul Islam Jibon |
| Executive Member | Shafiq Tuhin |
| Executive Member | Tarun Munshi |
| Executive Member | Shomeshwar Oli |
| Executive Member | Zahid Akbar |
References
- ↑ "Lyricists' association celebrates 1st founding anniv". www.newagebd.net.
- ↑ "'Music Alliance Bangladesh' launched to protect the rights of artistes". The New Nation. 13 July 2021.
- ↑ "গীতিকবি সংঘের প্রথম নির্বাচনে জয়ী হলেন যারা | The Daily Star". bangla.thedailystar.net.
- ↑ "Three eminent lyricists honoured by Lyricist Association of Bangladesh | The Daily Star". www.thedailystar.net.
- ↑ Star, Daily. "Three eminent lyricists honoured by Lyricist Association of Bangladesh". Daily Star.
- ↑ "3 National Film Awards stolen from lyricist". Dhaka Tribune.
- ↑ "Geetikobi Shongho introduces new executive committee | The Daily Star". www.thedailystar.net.
- ↑ "Lyricist". lyricistsassociationbd.com.
- ↑ "Lyricist". lyricistsassociationbd.com.
- ↑ "Lyricists' Association of Bangladesh: Jangi, Asif Iqbal elected president, secy respectively". Daily Sun. 1 August 2022. Retrieved 1 June 2026.
- ↑ "Lyricist". lyricistsassociationbd.com.