The Embassy of Japan in Bangladesh organised "Japan Fest 2021", featuring traditional and contemporary songs in both Japanese and Bangla, recently.  Popular musician and actor Tahsan Khan lent his voice to the song, titled "Bondhutter Potaka", according to a press release.  

The song, written and composed by Tahsan, informed people of Bangladesh about Japan's health protocols and how the country vigorously tackled the Covid-19 outbreak. 

"I made this song to celebrate the strong, friendly bilateral relations between Japan and Bangladesh, and also to address the current pandemic. I hope we will be inspired by this song to cherish our friendship between two countries," Tahsan said.

Moreover, the music video of the song highlighted various aspects of Japanese assistance to Bangladesh in tackling impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Tahsan also shared his cherished experience of visiting to Japan last year, during the fest. The programme also showcased the traditional and artistic ways of the 'Sado Tea' ceremony. 

Japanese musician Miyazawa Kazufumi and Tahsan performed a song, titled "ShimaUta".  Tahsan sang the lyrics of the Japanese song in Bangla.

The programme also featured Ambassador ITO Naoki singing Rabindranath Tagore's "Anondoloke Mongolaloke", alongside Tahsan. 

Ambassador ITO said, "Next year, we are going to celebrate the 50th anniversary of our diplomatic relations. Despite the raging pandemic, both our countries remained resolved in enhancing cultural exchanges. With that in mind, it is an honour to have Tahsan Khan with us today."