DHAKA: Popular Bangladeshi pop-fusion band Chirkutt is all set for performing in Bangla Utshab 2019 at Nazrul Mancha of Kolkata.

The three-day long festival will kick off on Jan 4, with the theme “Dui Bangla: Seemana Bhule, Ek Sur-e.”

Chitkutt will perform on the night of Jan 5.

Vocal Sharmin Sultana Sumi confirmed the matter to banglanews Wednesday (Dec 26).

Of other Bangladeshi artists, Rezwana Chowdhury Bonna and Bappa Mazumder are also scheduled to join the festival.

Band Chandrabindoo, Anupam Roy and Lopamudra Mitra are among the domestic artists. 

Bengal Foundation (Bangladesh), Nothing Beyond Cinema and Bengal Chamber of Commerce & Industry (Kolkata) are sponsoring the festival.

For Chirkutt, it will be the first time to sing in Kolkata with memories of several shows in various Indian states. 

BDST: 1355 HRS, DEC 27, 2018
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