Standard Chartered Bangladesh organised a corporate musical competition titled ‘Symphony – Brands in Sync’ in Dhaka on 25 June 2022, a press release said Monday.
Launched in November of 2021, the musical competition is the first-of-its-kind in Bangladesh.
British American Tobacco Bangladesh was named as this year’s champion. Unilever Bangladesh Limited was recognised as the first Runner Up, while Robi Axiata Limited was recognised as the second Runner Up.
Among the finalists were: British American Tobacco Bangladesh, BRAC, Marico Bangladesh Limited, Robi Axiata Limited, and Unilever Bangladesh Limited.The bands performed a range of songs celebrating patriotism and the spirit of the day, a day which marked the momentous occasion of the inauguration of the Padma Bridge.
The following awards were also given to this year’s standout performers: Best Bassist: Tahmid Tishad Khan, British American Tobacco Bangladesh, Best Drummer/Beatboxer: Muntasir Mynuddin, Robi Axiata Limited, Best Guitarist: Shafaat Mridha, Unilever Bangladesh Limited, Best Keyboardist: Grace P. Sengupta, BRAC, Best Lyricist: TahmidTishad Khan and Saif Sohan, ¬¬¬¬ British American Tobacco Bangladesh and Best Vocalist: Khadizatul Kobra Sraboni, BRAC.
Bands performed in front of an audience of over 650 and a judges’ panel that included musical icons: Bappa Mazumder, Partha Barua, and Naquib Khan. Guests included business leaders from local and international corporates. Event attendees enjoyed a headlining performance from Warfaze, featuring Sunjoy Kamran Rahman – the band’s former lead vocalist.
Naser Ezaz Bijoy, Chief Executive Officer of Standard Chartered, was present at the award distribution ceremony.
