Faruque Ahmed chan: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: A ‘Meet the Press’ event was held at Hotel D Palace in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, at the initiative of popular Bangladeshi singer Taslima Mou. The event aimed to promote Bangladeshi music on the international stage and strengthen its presence among expatriate communities abroad.
Speaking at the event, Faruk Ahmed Chan, Middle East In-Charge, noted that Taslima Mou had participated in several cultural programmes in Saudi Arabia. Drawing on her experiences at these events and her observations of the lives of Bangladeshi expatriates, she shared her thoughts on their joys, struggles and sacrifices. During the event, Taslima Mou responded to questions from members of the media and performed excerpts from some of her songs. She expressed her heartfelt gratitude and respect for Bangladeshi expatriates, highlighting their hard work, sacrifices and valuable contributions to Bangladesh’s economic growth and development.
Taslima Mou has been associated with music since childhood. Her musical journey began in 2007 through the Padmukuri competition She remains committed to promoting positive cultural values and practices both in Bangladesh and abroad. Throughout her career, she has performed on several leading television channels in Bangladesh and received various awards and recognitions for her contributions to music and culture.
At the event, she received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the NTV Viewers Forum Saudi Arabia and the Saudi Arabia Bangladesh Expatriate Journalists Forum. She expressed her sincere gratitude to media professionals for their continued support, encouragement and recognition. Among the distinguished guests attending the event was Nasima Akter, a Bangladeshi entrepreneur and Chairperson of Mile Company Saudi Arabia.
The event highlighted the importance of promoting Bangladeshi music internationally, strengthening cultural ties with expatriate communities and recognising the contributions of Bangladeshi artists on the global stage.
