Nishorgo
Nishorgo নিসর্গ | |
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| Origin | Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Genres | Alternative rock, Bengali folk fusion |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Label | CD Choice |
| Website | www |
Nishorgo (Bengali: নিসর্গ), stylized in all caps, is a Bangladeshi alternative rock and Bengali folk-rock fusion band. The band was established on 16 May 2012.[1][2]
In 2020, on the eighth anniversary of the band's establishment, Nishorgo released its first album, Bastobota, consisting of five songs.[3] Following the release of Nirob Thikana in 2026, the band and the single were covered by several Bangladeshi newspapers and television programmes.[4][5][6][7]
History
Nishorgo was formed on 16 May 2012. The band was founded by Saidul Islam Sohage. Since its formation, the band has produced songs focusing on patriotism, social realities, life struggles, and themes rooted in the traditions of Bengal.[8][3][9]
In 2020, the band released its first album, Bastobota.[3]
In the same year, against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic, the song Fire Ashuk Shukher Din was released along with a music video.[10][11][12]
In 2022, the music video for Ami Nei was released. Although the song had been released in 2020 as part of the album Bastobota, its music video was released in 2022.[13]
In 2023, the music video for Bekar was released. The song had also been written and released earlier as part of the album Bastobota in 2020, while its music video was released in 2023.[14][15][13]
In 2026, the band released the digital single Nirob Thikana. The song was written and composed by the band's drummer and manager, Tawhidul Islam Shakil.[16][17]
Musical style
Nishorgo's music reflects influences of alternative rock, Bengali folk music, and contemporary South Asian music. The themes of the band's songs primarily focus on social realities, life experiences, emotions, love, separation, and self-discovery. According to reports published in various media outlets, the band is often seen performing with a combination of modern musical instruments such as electric guitar, bass guitar, keyboard, and drums, alongside traditional folk instruments including the dotara, violin, flute, and ektara. In addition to its original compositions, the band also performs traditional Bangladeshi folk and Baul songs during live shows.[18][9][19]
Members
The band's current members are:[20][2][21][22]
- Saidul Islam Sohage – lead vocals, lead guitar, founding member
- Mst Lihat Ara Lamis – female lead vocalist
- Tawhidul Islam Shakil – drums, lyricist, composer and band manager
- James Badal Halder – keyboards and synthesizer
- Tajkiaha – chorus vocals
- Tangim Ahmed Dipu – bass guitar
- Md. Golam Moustafa – guitar
Discography
Studio albums
Bastobota (2020)
Singles
- Banglar Joy
- Ami Nei
- Bekar
- Meghla Akash
- Kromosh
- Fire Ashuk Shukher Din
- Nirob Thikana
References
- ↑ "About Nishorgo Band". Nishorgo Band. Retrieved 2026-06-16.
- 1 2 "নিসর্গ ব্যান্ডের নতুন গান 'নীরব ঠিকানা'". The Daily Star বাংলা. 2026-03-01. Retrieved 2026-06-16.
- 1 2 3 4 "নিসর্গ ব্যান্ডের স্বপ্নের 'বাস্তবতা'". খোলা কাগজ. 2020-01-20. p. 7.
- ↑ "'নীরব ঠিকানা' গানের কথা ও সুর করেছেন তাওহীদুল ইসলাম শাকিল". DBC RED CARPET (in Bengali). 1 March 2026. DBC News.
- ↑ তারার আলো প্রতিবেদক (2026-03-01). "প্রেম ও অনুভূতির সুরে গড়া নিসর্গের 'নীরব ঠিকানা'". বাংলাদেশের আলো (in Bengali). p. 9.
- ↑ "নতুন গান নিয়ে আসছে নিসর্গ ব্যান্ড". কালের কণ্ঠ. 2026-02-27.
- ↑ "নিসর্গ ব্যান্ডের নতুন গান". দৈনিক যায়যায়দিন (in Bengali). 2026-03-02. p. 10. Retrieved 2026-06-21.
- ↑ "নতুন গান নিয়ে আসছে ব্যান্ড নিসর্গ". বাংলাদেশ প্রতিদিন. 2026-02-28.
- 1 2 "About NISHORGO Band". NISHORGO Band. Retrieved 2026-06-16.
- ↑ "Fire Ashuk Shukher Din". NISHORGO Band. Retrieved 2026-06-16.
- ↑ "ফিরে আসুক সুখের দিন – Official Release Post". Facebook. NISHORGO Band. Retrieved 2026-06-18.
- ↑ "ফিরে আসুক সুখের দিন – নিসর্গ ব্যান্ড". YouTube (in Bengali). NISHORGO Band. 2020. Retrieved 2026-06-18.
- 1 2 3 "নিসর্গ ব্যান্ডের 'আমি নেই'". রাইজিংবিডি. 2022-02-16. Retrieved 2026-06-17.
- ↑ "Bekar". NISHORGO Band. Retrieved 2026-06-16.
- ↑ "BEKAR". Facebook (in Bengali). NISHORGO Band. 2023. Retrieved 17 June 2026.
- ↑ "'নীরব ঠিকানা' গানের কথা ও সুর করেছেন তাওহীদুল ইসলাম শাকিল". DBC RED CARPET (in Bengali). 1 March 2026. DBC News.
- ↑ তারার আলো প্রতিবেদক (2026-03-01). "প্রেম ও অনুভূতির সুরে গড়া নিসর্গের 'নীরব ঠিকানা'". বাংলাদেশের আলো (in Bengali). p. 9.
- ↑ হৃদয় খান (2026-06-08). "বাউল ঐতিহ্য ও আধুনিক সুরের মেলবন্ধন 'নিসর্গ' ব্যান্ডে". বাংলাদেশের আলো. Retrieved 2026-06-17.
- ↑ "নিসর্গ ব্যান্ডের নতুন গান 'নীরব ঠিকানা'". সমকাল. 2026-03-01.
- ↑ "নিসর্গ ব্যান্ডে লেমিস". প্রথম আলো. 2026-02-28.
- ↑ "Band Members". NISHORGO Band. Retrieved 2026-06-16.
- ↑ "নিসর্গ ব্যান্ডের নতুন গান 'নীরব ঠিকানা'". দৈনিক আমাদের সময় (in Bengali). 2026-03-01. p. 8. Retrieved 2026-06-21.
- 1 2 "বাস্তবতা". Spotify (in Bengali). NISHORGO Band. 2020.
- ↑ "Bastobota (বাস্তবতা) – Nishorgo Band". YouTube (in Bengali). CD Choice. 2020.
- ↑ "Records & Works". NISHORGO Band. Retrieved 2026-06-16.
- ↑ "NISHORGO Band Official YouTube Channel". YouTube. NISHORGO Band. Retrieved 2026-06-16.