# Kamal Ahmed (singer)

Kamal Ahmed (born 9 September 1965) is a Bangladeshi Rabindra Sangeet (also known as Tagore songs) singer. He was the Deputy Director General (Program) at Bangladesh Betar.

## Early Life

Ahmed was born in Pabna on 9 September 1965 to Kiam Uddin Biswas and Aziza Khatun. He has a son, Ahmed Rezwan Protik, and a daughter, Ahmed Rehnuma Prokriti.

## Education

After passing HSC examinations from Pabna Edward College in 1982, Ahmed got an opportunity to study Soil Science in Dhaka University. The chance to study at Dhaka was the turning point for him to be associated with Chhayanaut, a cultural organization committed to build up music talents, especially those of Tagore singers. There he came closure to veteran Tagore singers like Wahidul Haque, Sanjida Khatun, Ikhtiar Omar, Serajus Salekin and others. He received lessons on classical music as well from Ustad Phool Mohammad. In his student life at Dhaka University, he was one of the members of Board of Directors of the DUCSU Cultural Team. He represented the cultural troops of DUCSU to perform Tagore songs at Kolkata University and Kalyani University in India in the 1980s. He was elected "Cultural Secretary" of Hall Union and won as the champion of cultural week of Shahidullah Hall, Dhaka University.

## Career

Ahmed was the President, of ``BCS Information Betar Officer's Welfare Association”. He was the Secretary General of ``9th BCS Forum” (2016-2018 and 2018–2020).He was the Adviser (Barishal-2008), Vice President (Khulna : 2005–2006) and Member of Board of Directors (Khulna : 2003–2004) of ``Rabindra Sangeet Shammilon Parishad”.
Prior to beginning his career in the Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS), Ahmed opted for the information cadre as his first choice, although he could have joined the administrative cadre. He joined Bangladesh Betar in 1991. He had worked over 30 years in Bangladesh Betar and 3 years in Bangladesh Television. Having a master's degree from Dhaka University and professional training in mass communication, mass communication research, networking and programme development for electronic mass media, he was the Deputy Director General (Program) of Bangladesh Betar. Besides, Artist Kamal Ahmed is the Literary and Cultural Secretary of Dr. Muhammad Shahidullah Hall Alumni Association.
Many of Ahmed's albums are based on Tagore songs and besides performing on stage regularly on Bangladesh Betar and Bangladesh Television, and different other satellite TV channels in the country, he has performed Tagore songs in India, and Sri Lanka.
Ahmed performed Tagore songs in India, Sri Lanka and Canada. He also performed at the Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre Solo Program and the National Museum Solo Program and the Rajshahi Betar Shilpee Shangstha Solo Program.
Ahmed also released music video titled : Bhulite Parina Take (Modern), Bhalobeshe Shakhi (Tagore), Megh Rong (Modern).
Ahmed has traveled in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Zimbabwe, Sri Lanka, India, Nepal, United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia on professional assignments.
In addition, Kamal Ahmed has officially created a digital archive to preserve and showcase his musical career.
The "Digital Archive of Kamal Ahmed" covers a wide range of information, including the artist's biography, songs, albums, images, news, interviews, song credit, music videos, awards, achievements, and events. Versedsoft Ltd, a software development company, is providing technological support for the development of Kamal Ahmed's digital archive, according to the singer.

## Performances Abroad

| Country | Period | Place |
| Canada | 24 December 2017 | Kennedy Convention Centre, Toronto, Canada |
| Canada | 16 December 2017 | Mizan Complex Auditorium, Toronto, Canada |
| India | 28 March 2017 | On the Occasion of the Death Anniversary of Dhirendranath Dutta, Agartala Press Club, Tripura, India. |
| India | 27 March 2017 | Maharaja Birbikram University, Agartala,Tripura, India. |
| India | 26 March 2017 | Bangladesh High Commission, Agartala,Tripura, India. |
| India | 4 January 2017 | All India Women's Congress, Kolkata. |
| India | 2 January 2017 | "Kolpotoru Mela"Razarhat, Kolkata. |
| India | 1 January 2017 | National Poetry Festival & Newtown Book Fair, Kolkata. |
| India | 27 March 2016 | Birla Academy of Arts & Culture, Kolkata |
| India | 26 March 2016 | Rabindra Sadan, Kolkata |
| Sri Lanka | 17 & 26 March 2011 | High Commission Hall Room, Bangladesh High Commission, Sri Lanka. |
| India | 9-16 March 1989 | Open Stage, Kolkata University Auditorium, Kolkata City Open Stage, Kollyani University |

## Awards

* SAARC Cultural Society Award (2010)
* Bangabandhu Research Foundation Podok (2015)
* Adwaitia Mallabarman Award (2017), From Maharaja Beerbikram University, India
* Beer Shaheed Dhirendranath Dutta Award (2017), From Agartala, Tripura, India
* FOBANA Award (2017), From Canada
* Rajshahi Betar Shilpee Shangstha Shammanona 2018
* Jatiya Rabindra Gobeshona & Charcha Kendra Shammanona 2019
* Akash Media Bhuban Award (2022)
* Bangabandhu Shommanona 2023
* Friends & Humanity Lifetime Award 2023
* The International Creative Arts Award (2023) From Dhaka University

## Albums

* Shada Megher Bhela (2007) -Tagore Songs
* Nana Ronger Dinguli (2008) -Tagore Songs
* Poth Chawatei Ananda (2009) -Tagore Songs
* Falguner Dine (2010) -Tagore Songs
* Nishshobdo Charane (2011) -Tagore Songs (Mixed Album)
* Godhuli (2012) – A Tribute to Kishore Kumar
* Kan Pete Roi (2013) -Tagore Songs
* Bendechhi Amar Pran (2014) -Tagore Songs
* Bhora Thak Smritishudhay (2015) -Tagore Songs
* Oadhora (2016) - Basic Modern Songs
* Gaaner Toree (2016) - Songs of Three Poets
* Baluka Belay (2016)- A Tribute to Hemanta Mukherji
* Nidrahara Rater Gan (2016) -Tagore Songs
* Durer Bondhu (2016) -Tagore Songs
* Mohakabyer Kobi (2016) - A Tribute to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
* Ekusher Shwaralipi (2019) – Songs of Shaheed & International Mother Language Day
* Neel Shomudro (2020) – Romantic Duet Modern
* Mohakabyer Kobi (2020) - In Bangladesh - A tribute to Father of The Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
* Mohakobi (2020) - A tribute to Father of The Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
* Prothom Prem (2021) -Tagore Songs
* Tomaro Oashime - A Solo Audio Album of Tagore Songs (2021)
* Rajneetir Kobi - A tribute to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman (2021)
* Smritir Shohore- Duet Modern Songs (2022)
* Tomay Gaan Shonabo - A Solo Audio Album of Tagore Songs (2022)
* Srabonghonogohon Mohe - A Solo Audio Album of Tagore Songs (2022)
* Janmobhumi - Patriotic Songs (2022)
* Tumi Shondhyaro Meghomala - A Solo Audio Album of Tagore Songs (2023)
* Desher Mati (2023) Tagore Songs
* Biswabhora Pran (2023) Tagore Songs
* Shwaralipi (2024) – Romantic Duet Modern
* Shwarnalee Godhulee (2024) – Romantic Duet Modern
* Bonolota Sen - Poetry Songs of Poet Jibanananda Das

## Documentary Films

Kamal Ahmed, a documentary filmmaker, has directed and produced the film "Jatir Pita Bangabandhu," which explores the life and legacy of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Ahmed took charge of the planning, research, and direction of the project, bringing his extensive expertise to the production of this important documentary.
Ahmed has created a documentary film; Dhonir Oagropothik is a documentary film made to celebrate the diamond jubilee of Bangladesh Betar. The planning, research and direction of the film have all been done by Ahmed.
The documentary highlights the contribution of Bangladesh Betar to the country and the people during the war of liberation in 1971 is highlighted in the documentary.

## Music Videos

* Bhulite Parina Take – Modern
* Bhalobeshe Shakhi - Tagore Song
* Bhora Thak Smritishudhay –Tagore Song
* Megh Rong – Borsha Biroho
* Ekush Tumi Lal Potaka - Song of Shaheed and International Mother Language Day
* Ekush Manei - Song of Shaheed and International Mother Language Day
* Poloke Heshe Chole Jao - Modern
* Bhalobashi Bhalobashi - Romantic Duet Modern
* Shudhu Bhalobasha - Romantic Duet Modern
* Roktakto August - A Tribute to Father of The Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
* Rongin Shondhya - Romantic Duet Modern
* Amar Porichoy - Duet Patriotic Poetry Sung of Syed Shamsul Haque
* Amra Dujon- Duet Romantic Modern Song
* Bajrokonther Kobi - Duet Patriotic Poetry Song of Poet Nirmalendu Goon
* Mohakobi – Song Tribute to Bangabandhu
* Shwadhinota Tumi - Duet Patriotic Poetry Song of Poet Shamsur Rahman
* Eakti Manchitro – Patriotic Song
* Prothom Kobita – Romantic Modern Song
* Ek Mohakal – Romantic Sad Modern Song
* Ekoi Brinte – Romantic Duet Modern Song
* Ganer Desh – Duet Patriotic Song
* Godhuli Ronge – Romantic Duet Modern Song
* Pita - Song tribute to Bangabandhu
* Amar Bhasha Matribhasha - Song of 21st
* Blues Love - Kamal Ahmed & Rumana Islam
* Matir Tane - Duet Patriotic Song
* Shwarnalee Godhuli - Duet love Song
* Shwapneel Prottasha - Love Song
* Mone Pore Tomake - Love Song
* Mugdhota - Love Song
* Behag Byatha - Romantic Duet Song
* Tumi - Romantic Love Song
* Nishshongota - Love Song
* Ami Jodi Shurjo Hotam - Modern
* Akashbhora Shurjo-Tara - Rabindra Sangeet
* Valobashbe Bole - Duet Love Song
* O Amar Desher Mati - Patriotic Rabindra Sangeet
* Godhuli Ronge - Duet Love Song
* 39. Thikana - Duet Patriotic Song
* Shwapno Anka - Duet Love Song
* Sagor Bendhechhi - Valentine's Day Release (2025)
* Meghbalika - Love Song
* Aji Shanjher Jamunay Go - Rabindra Shangeet
* Biroho - HD Love Music Video (2022)
* Pothero Prante - HD Love Music Video (2022)
* Tumi Eaktu Kebol Boshte Dio - Rabindra Shangeet
* Tajmahal - HD Love Music Video
* Amar Ea Poth - Rabindra Sangeet
* Prothom Kobita - Eid Music Video (2022)
* Amaro Porano Jaha Chay - Rabindra Sangeet
* Nandinee - Love Song
* Jochhonar Samiyana - Love Song
* Dhonya Jibon - HD Music Video (2021)
* Anupama - HD Music Video (2021)
* Nion Aloy - HD Music Video (2021)
* Ekush Tumi Lal Potaka - Song of 21st
* Krishnochura Smriti - HD Music Video (2021)
* Dibosho Rajoni - Rabindra Sangeet
* Jodi Tare Nai Chini Go - Rabindra Sangeet
* Smriti Rong - Romantic Love Song