A theme song for the two-year celebration of Dhaka's 400th anniversary titled Dhaka Amar Dhaka has been recorded recently. The launching ceremony of the song titled Dhaka amar ahongkarer Dhaka was held at the Bengal Cafe, Bengal Shilpalay on September 20, says a press release.

Eminent artistes of the country Sabina Yasmin, Andrew Kishore, Baby Nazneen, Monir Khan and others have performed in the song. Written by Mohammad Rafiquzzaman, the song was set to tune by noted composer Alauddin Ali.

Renowned educationist Dr. Rafiqul Islam was the chief guest at the launching programme. Azim Baksh, director of Dhaka Kendra, inaugurated the event. Journalist Sagar Lohani was the MC.

A one-minute silence was observed at the event, honouring the recently deceased theatre icon Abdullah Al Mamun and lyricist Mohammad Moniruzzaman. Researcher Muntasir Mamun and singer Baby Nazneen, among others, spoke at the event. Baby Nazneen welcomed the initiative to compose a song on Dhaka City in her speech while Muntasir Mamun urged everyone to come forward to make the festival celebrating 400 years of the city a success. He also appealed to the guests and attendants to unite and save the river Buriganga.

Among others, veteran playwright Sayeed Ahmed, researcher Hashem Sufi, singer Monir Khan, music director Alauddin Ali and social activist Farah Kabir attended the programme.

The festival, Dhaka Amar Dhaka, is being organised by 'Dhaka-400 Bachhar Purti Utsab Nagarik Committee.'