Religious, devotional and secular classic music have developed over the centuries in Bangladesh . As part of intercultural dialogue on religion,

As part of the promotion of various classical music forms and practice in Bangladesh , a music event was organized in October 2004. Mr. Rezwan

There is a wealth of cultural treasures that need to be enhanced and be made better known. Refined and sophisticated but also popular forms of music have been shaping the cultural identity of this land throughout the centuries and are still very much alive, albeit in certain circles only. Culture and this especially true for music, needs to be shared as it belongs to the nation and its all people, reflecting very effectively, thanks to its manifold manifestations, the national identity of this country. Also with a view to safeguarding and promoting intangible cultural heritage of Bangladesh, UNESCO organized Baul festival 2004.

Bangladesh is known for its local music style in the region like Gomvhira in Chapainawabganj, Bhawaiya from Rangpur, Pala gan from Lalmonirhat etc. Partner NGO Save the Environment and Peoples' Development Association (SEPDA) did research and organized 10 rural music festivals with focus on local varieties of traditional music identify and describe local forms of traditional song, collection of lyrics, documentation, collect the name of the popular local artist etc.