Zeenat Rehana

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Zeenat Rehana was a luminous voice in Bangladeshi music - an artist whose golden timbre, storytelling prowess, and cultural heritage secured her a special place in hearts both at home and abroad. Born into a creative and cultural family, with her mother Zeb-un-Nessa Jamal celebrated as one of Bangladesh's finest lyricists, Zeenat was destined for artistry. She began enchanting audiences in 1964 as a Special Grade vocalist for Bangladesh Betar (formerly Radio Pakistan), followed by her television debut a year later.

Her breakout arrived in 1968 with the beloved classic "Shagorer Teer Theke", a haunting, emotionally rich melody that instantly became a national treasure. Though she later pursued an influential career in international development serving organizations like UNDP and CARE, her musical spirit remained a constant, weaving through many evergreen ballads, nostalgic gems from the 1970s and 1980s, and uplifting children's songs written by her famed mother.

Over a career spanning more than six decades, Zeenat Rehana became more than a singer, she was a cultural bridge, blending lyrical sensitivity, social purpose, and melodic charm into a singular artistic journey.

Career

Zeenat Rehana pursued a long successful career in NGO after finising here BA (Hon's) in Political Science and MS in Political Science and Public Administration both from Dhaka University... [Click to read]

Family

Zeenat Rehana's life was touched by many - from those closest to her to extended family near and far. Meet some of the family who were part of her story... [Click to read]

Press Review / Releases

The Daily Star (Jun 21, 2012)
The golden days - To re-popularise the timeless film songs originally recorded by the late singer Anjuman Ara Begum, noted singer Zeenat Rahana has taken an initiative to record 11 songs... [Click to read]

The Daily Star (Feb 10, 2011)
Zeenat Rehana's comeback - To re-popularise the songs of the '60s and '70s for posterity, noted singer Zeenat Rahana has recently recorded 17 songs... [Click to read]

Dhaka Mirror (Jul 4, 2011)
Zeenat Rehana launches three albums - Singer Zeenat Rahana's albums Sa Re Ga Ma and Hashi Khushi for children and an adhunik song album Kanthey Nilem Gaan were launched... [Click to read]

Voice of America, Masuma Khatun (Mar 6, 2010)
Zeenat Rehana recalls her early days - In this Interview with VOA Bangla,Zeenat Rehana speaks about her singing and NGO careers... [Click to listen]

Voice of America, Sarkar Kabiruddin (Jan 29, 2006)
Interview with Zeenat Rehana... [Click to listen]

Thikana, New York (Oct 7, 2011)
Fundraising for New England Bangladeshi American Foundation (NEBAF) in Boston... [Click to listen]

Thikana, New York (Nov 18, 2011)
Interview with Thikana... [Click to listen]

Music & Videos

Selected Music of Zeenat Rehana

Youtube - Songs of Zeenat Rehana
Spotify - Zeenat Rehana
Amazon Music - Zeenat Rehana
Shagorer Teer Theke - Zeenat Rehana

Selected Videos and Audio of Zeenat Rehana

Bangladesh Betar Interview, Part 1 (Nov 18, 2018)
Bangladesh Betar Interview, Part 2 (Nov 26, 2018)
Chhutir Diner Gaan - NTV
Shuvo Shondha - NTV Talk Show (2016)
Konthobina Full Album - Youtube
Hridikollolay Special Program Hosted by Timir Nandy (2011)
Hridikollolay by Timir Nandy | Zeenat Rehana and Babu Sarkar
Surer Ayena Special Program Hosted by Fahmida Nabi (2018)
Celebrity Show Belasheshe - SATV (2017)
Kansas City, Kansas - October 2011

Albums / Discography

Albums with songs by Zeenat Rehana

1. Money Rekho (November 2009)
Consists of ten hits of selected modern bengali songs of 70s and 80s written by Zeb un Nessa Jamal
Produced by Agniveena
Marketed by Geetanjoly
Sponsored by NTV

2. Kontho Bina (November 2009)
Consists of ten hits of selected modern bengali songs of 70s and 80s written by eminent lyricists of Bangladesh
Produced by Agniveena
Marketed by Geetanjoly
Sponsored by NTV

3. Shriti Theke (2010)
Consists of eight nostalgic and hits of 70s written by Zeb-un Nessa Jamal and tuned by Karim Sahabuddin
Produced and Marketed by Fahim Music
Sponsored by Eastern Bank Ltd

4. Songs to Remember (2010)
Consists of nine hits of selected urdu songs of 70s tuned by Karim Sahabuddin
Produced and Marketed by Fahim Music
Sponsored by Eastern Bank Ltd

5. Sa Re Ga Ma (2011)
Consists of ten selected educational songs from the book "Jadur Pencil "by Zeb-un Nessa Jamal
Produced by Channel I
Marketed by Impress Audio Vision Ltd
Sponsored by BRAC Bank

6. Hashi Khushi (May 2011)
Consists of ten selected educational songs from the book "Jadur Pencil"by Zeb-un Nessa Jamal
Produced and Marketed by Fahim Music
Sponsored by Destiny Group

7. Konthe Nilem Gaan (May 2011)
Consists of eight new and original songs written by Shahid Islam and composed by Quazi Nazir Ahmed Hasib
Produced and Marketed by Fahim Music
Sponsored by The Hollywood Entertainment Group

8. Soronero Prantorey (June 2012)
Consists of ten selected hits of Anjuman Ara Begum
Produced and Marketed by Laser Vision
Sponsored by the Reflect Media Communication Ltd

9. Jadur Pencil (May 2012)
Consists of ten selected educational songs for the children from the book "Jadur Pencil" by Zeb un Nessa Jamal
Produced and Marketed by Fahim Music
Sponsored by the ONE Bank

10. Ghori Bole Tick Tick (2012)
Consists of ten selected educational songs for the children from the book "Jadur Pencil" by Zeb un Nessa Jamal
Produced and Marketed by Fahim Music
Sponsored by the ONE Bank

11. Arzee
Consists of ten selected devotional songs from the book "Arzee"by Zeb-un Nessa Jamal
Produced and Marketed by Sangeeta

12. Mono Bina
Consists of fourteen Harano Diner Gaan. Mixed Album with Jamil Ibrahim
Produced and Marketed by Sangeeta
Sponsored by Nippon,Limo

13. Adhunic Gaan by Zeenat Rehana
Consists of fourteen selected modern bengali songs
Produced and Marketed by Beauty Corner

Obituary

The Daily Star (Jul 2, 2025)
Zeenat Rehana, voice of Shagorer Teer Theke, passes away...[Click to read]

The Daily Sun (Jul 3, 2025)
Noted singer Zeenat Rehana passes away...[Click to read]

Deepto News (Jul 2, 2025)
Farewell of Shagorer Teer Theke singer...[Click to read]

The Financial Express (Jul 2, 2025)
Veteran singer Zeenat Rehana passes away...[Click to read]

Bangladesh Post (Jul 2, 2025)
Veteran singer Zeenat Rehana passes away...[Click to read]

The Asian Age (Jul 4, 2025)
Shagorer Teer Theke famed singer Zeenat Rehana passes away...[Click to read]

RTV News (Jul 3, 2025)
Shagorer Teer Theke famed singer Zeenat Rehana is no more...[Click to watch]

Ekushey Television (Jul 3, 2025)
Farewell legendary singer Zeenat Rehana...[Click to watch]

Independent Television (Jul 3, 2025)
Farewell legendary singer Zeenat Rehana...[Click to watch]

bdnews24 (Jul 3, 2025)
Zeenat Rehana is no more...[Click to watch]

Selected Music of Zeenat Rehana

Selected Videos and Audio of Zeenat Rehana

Albums with songs by Zeenat Rehana

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