Fuad Almuqtadir, Habib Wahid and Pritom Hasan turned nostalgia into a collective celebration as generations of Bangladeshi pop music came alive through roaring sing-alongs and shared energy
Collage of Musicians Habib Wahid, Fuad & Friends (F&F), and Pritom Hasan perform before a packed crowd during the Let’s Vibe Presents: Own Your Story concert at Courtside on Madani Avenue on 9 May 2026. Photo: Tahsin Samin/TBS
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Collage of Musicians Habib Wahid, Fuad & Friends (F&F), and Pritom Hasan perform before a packed crowd during the Let’s Vibe Presents: Own Your Story concert at Courtside on Madani Avenue on 9 May 2026. Photo: Tahsin Samin/TBS
Even if someone considers themselves only a casual listener of Bangladeshi music, chances are Fuad Almuqtadir and Habib Wahid’s sound has already crossed their path. Their music has transcended generations, from TV commercials to full-fledged concert stages becoming one of those rare cultural threads that feels familiar even before you can name it.
At the Let’s Vibe presents “Own Your Story” concert held at Courtside on Madani Avenue on Saturday, that familiarity turned into something collective, loud and deeply shared. And yes, it wasn’t just about the icons of the past, but also about arguably the biggest Bangladeshi popstar of today as Pritom Hasan energised the audience just as much as the stalwarts.
When Fuad Almuqtadir stepped on stage with Fuad & Friends, the venue erupted immediately. He opened with his Coke Studio Bangla ‘Dewana’ from Coke Studio Bangla, joined by Tashfee and the response was instant and overwhelming. The crowd did not just listen, they sang along in full voice, almost as if the song had already lived in them long before the concert.
Fuad Almuqtadir performig before a packed crowd during the Let’s Vibe Presents: Own Your Story concert at Courtside on Madani Avenue on 9 May 2026. Photo: Tahsin Samin/TBS
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Fuad Almuqtadir performig before a packed crowd during the Let’s Vibe Presents: Own Your Story concert at Courtside on Madani Avenue on 9 May 2026. Photo: Tahsin Samin/TBS
Around the same segment, memories of Fuad’s OG era resurfaced strongly, especially his tracks from ‘Bonno’ and ‘Variation no 25’. Bonno, a song from almost two decades ago, still carried a strong association with that period of Bangladeshi pop evolution in the 2000s. The crowd’s reaction proved that clearly. People of different ages sang together, showing how deeply these tracks have stayed embedded in our memories.
That connection became even clearer when “Tumi ki shara dibe,” released back in 2009, began. The venue erupted into loud sing-alongs, and the energy did not feel reduced by time at all. It felt renewed.
The emotional peak of that segment extended further when Tasnim Anika performed “Jatrabala,” originally popularised by Mila. The performance transformed into a crowd-driven moment, with the audience responding to every line and beat. It was not just nostalgia, but active participation in something they clearly still love.
And no guesses for the track with which Fuad concluded his set–with his iconic Nitol Paye where the bulk of the vocal duties rested with the packed audience as they sang every line at the top of their lungs.
Before Fuad’s act, Firoze Jong and Ankan had already set a strong foundation for the night. Their performances, including tracks like “Beatles” and “Half glass Carew,” drew loud reactions from the audience. The crowd was responsive, energetic, and fully tuned into the shifting moods of the stage, showing that the concert was designed as a layered experience rather than a single-artist showcase.
Firoze Jong performing before a packed crowd during the Let’s Vibe Presents: Own Your Story concert at Courtside on Madani Avenue on 9 May 2026. Photo: Ferdous Momo/TBS
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Firoze Jong performing before a packed crowd during the Let’s Vibe Presents: Own Your Story concert at Courtside on Madani Avenue on 9 May 2026. Photo: Ferdous Momo/TBS
When Pritom Hasan took the stage, the energy changed once again, becoming sharper and more youthful. He opened with “Jadukor,” immediately pulling the audience into a faster rhythm.
His performance of “Khoka” stood out not only for its musicality but also for its timing. Coming just before Mother’s Day, the song’s humorous take on maternal intuition turned into a shared moment between the artist and the audience. Lines like “Tai to ma bolechilo” were shouted back with laughter and recognition, turning the song into something both entertaining and oddly emotional.
Pritom Hasan performing before a packed crowd during the Let’s Vibe Presents: Own Your Story concert at Courtside on Madani Avenue on 9 May 2026. Photo: Tahsin Samin/TBS
Pritom Hasan performing before a packed crowd during the Let’s Vibe Presents: Own Your Story concert at Courtside on Madani Avenue on 9 May 2026. Photo: Tahsin Samin/TBS
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