The 19th edition of the Channel i Music Awards concluded with grandeur and celebration on Monday night (May 19) at Hotel Sonargaon in Dhaka. The highlight of the evening was the presentation of the Lifetime Achievement Award to legendary singer Ferdous Ara in recognition of her outstanding contribution to Bangladeshi music.
Awards were presented in 19 categories celebrating talent across genres. In the modern song category, Karnia was named Best Singer, while Sharmin Rama and Sabbir Nasir were recognized through a special lottery for songs that garnered over 100,000 views and 1,500 likes on YouTube. Mehedi was awarded Best Composer, Lalon Lohani Best Lyricist, and Artcell took home the Best Band award.
Other notable winners included Syed Arif Al Haq (Best Sound Engineer), Sabbir Zaman and Afroza Rupa (Best Duo Singers), and Tariq Mridha (Best Folk Singer – Polligiti and Mormi). In the film song category, Riyad won Best Playback Singer for “Ishwar” from Priyatama, with Balam and Konal also winning for the same track via a lottery. Prince Mahmud was awarded Best Composer for Priyatama’s “Ishwar.”
Additional awards included:
- Best Lyricist: Asif Iqbal for Megher Nouka
- Best Music Video Producer: Rezaul Karim for Churir Taale Noorir Mala
- Best Music Video: Ferdous Ara for Churir Taale Noorir Mala
- Best Nazrul Music Artist: Salauddin Ahmed for Ken Chandni Raate
- Best Rabindra Music Artist: ATM Jahangir for Jodi Prem Dile Na
- Best Newcomer Artist: Aniruddha Shuvo for Bhallage Na
- Best Audio Company: Dhruv Music Station
The evening also featured live performances from a variety of popular and emerging artists including Shafi Mondal, Ferdous Wahid, Mila, Sagar Baul, Konal, Nusrat Imroz Tisha, Tariq Mridha, and Sharmin, among others.
Dignitaries and prominent figures from the music and entertainment industry graced the event, including Runa Laila, Sheikh Sadi Khan, Shaikh Siraj, Zahiruddin Mahmud Mamun, Keka Ferdousi, Rebecca Sultana, M.A. Mannan, and many more. The awards ceremony not only celebrated musical excellence but also reflected the enduring impact of Bangladeshi music across generations.
