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Shunno
শূন্য
Original members of Shunno: (L to R) Michael, Labib, Shaker and Emil
Background information
OriginDhaka, Bangladesh
Genres
Years active2007–present
Members
  • Imrul Karim Emil
  • Andrew Michael Gomes
  • Rafatul Bari Labib
  • Ishmamul Farhad
Past members
  • Shaker Raza

Shunno (Bengali: শূন্য; English: Zero) is a Bangladeshi Alternative rock band formed in 2007 in Dhaka by Imrul Karim Emil and Shaker Raza.[1][2] They are considered one of the most popular bands in Bangladesh, known for their blend of alternative rock, pop rock, pop, and soft rock.[3] The band's current lineup consists of Imrul Karim Emil (vocals, guitars), Andrew Michael Gomes (bass guitars), Rafatul Bari Labib (drums), and Ishmamul Farhad (lead guitars), who joined in 2016, replacing Shaker Raza.

Shunno gained initial recognition with their song "Prottasha" in the mixed album Bonno (2007). Their debut album, Notun Srot, was released in 2008, followed by Shoto Asha in 2009, the title track of which became the theme song for the 2011 Cricket World Cup. Other notable albums include Gorbo Bangladesh (2011), Bhaago (2014), and Lottery (2017). Their 2014 song "Shono Mohajon," addressing oppression, unexpectedly became an unofficial anthem during the 2024 Bangladesh constitutional crisis in Bangladesh.[4] Shunno has received several awards, including the Meril-Prothom Alo Award for Best Band of the Year in 2008 and Citycell-Channel i Music Awards in 2009 and 2011. They have also been frequent performers at the popular Joy Bangla Concert.[5][6][7][8][9][10][11]

History

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In 2007, vocalist Imrul Karim Emil and lead guitarist Shaker Raza formed Shunno. A few days later, bassist Andrew Michael Gomez and drummer Rafatul Bari Labib joined them.[12] They began their journey with the song called Prottasha of Fuad al Muqtadir's Bonno album.

In 2008, a song titled Shopnoghuri was released on the mixed album Rang. They also released their debut album Notun Srot.

In 2009, Shunno's second album Shoto Asha was released. The song Shoto Asha from this album became very popular and Grameenphone used the song as the theme song for the 2011 Cricket World Cup.[3][12]

In 2011, Gorbo Bangladesh, their third album was released by Shunno.

In 2014, their fourth album Bhaago was released. The album contains the song Shono Mohajon,[13] a song about the experience of oppression under dictatorship, which eventually became famous as the "unofficial anthem of Bangladesh" during the Student–People's uprising in 2024.[14][15]

In 2016, Ishmamul Farhad joined the band as lead guitarist, replacing Shaker Raza.

In 2017, Their fifth album Lottery was released.[16][17]

In 2021, Shunno released a song called Bibiya on 1 January with Brishty Dessa writing its lyrics. Bibiya is a story of the south and is a lullaby of a fisherman who is putting off his daughter to sleep before he heads off for his work to the ever so unpredictable sea.[18] Shunno's song Behula was released on 20 March with Tanvir Chowdhury writing its lyrics and was a big hit. Behula is a story of the north and the song represents the mythical story of Behula and is based on Shiva Purana and the Manasamangal genre of Bengali medieval epics. The song had the first animated music video which portrayed instincts of a legendary myth and a video game.[19]

Discography

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  • নতুন স্রোত (The New Wave) (2008)
  • শত আশা (Hundreds of Hopes) (2009)
  • গড়বো বাংলাদেশ (Building Bangladesh) (2011)
  • ভাগো (Run) (2014)
  • লটারী (Lottery) (2017)

Awards

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Members

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Present members

  • Imrul Karim Emil — vocals, guitars (2007–present)
  • Andrew Michael Gomes — bass guitars (2007–present)
  • Rafatul Bari Labib — drums (2007–present)
  • Ishmamul Farhad — lead guitars (2016–present)

Past members

  • Shaker Raza — lead guitars (2007–2016)

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "The contemporary rock bands in Dhaka". New Age. 7 October 2018. Retrieved 7 October 2018.
  2. ^ "On Bangladeshi rock bands". New Age. 7 October 2018. Retrieved 8 October 2018.
  3. ^ a b "Shunno's Dreams". Prothom Alo. Retrieved 18 November 2020.
  4. ^ "Shunno's 4th album Bhaago hits the market". Dhaka Tribune. Retrieved 8 April 2025.
  5. ^ "Shunno comes full-circle after 15 years".
  6. ^ "Joy Bangla 7th March Concert". CRi. Retrieved 13 April 2015.
  7. ^ "Joy Bangla Concert 2018 to feature a dynamic lineup". Dhaka Tribune. 25 February 2018. Retrieved 25 February 2018.
  8. ^ "Joy Bangla Concert Rocking Youth with Music on Historic March 7". UNB. 8 March 2020. Retrieved 8 March 2020.
  9. ^ "Joy Bangla Concert: A unique initiative to showcase country's history through music". Dhaka Tribune. 7 March 2021. Retrieved 7 March 2021.
  10. ^ "Joy Bangla Concert to be Back in 2022". UNB. 5 March 2021. Retrieved 7 March 2021.
  11. ^ "Bands Pay Tribute to Joy Bangla Concert". UNB. 6 March 2021. Retrieved 6 March 2021.
  12. ^ a b c d e "Shunno to perform today at IGCC". Dhaka Tribune. Retrieved 13 April 2013.
  13. ^ Afrose Jahan Chaity (16 April 2014). "Shunno's 4th album Bhaago hits the market". Dhaka Tribune. Retrieved 16 December 2024.
  14. ^ শোনো মহাজন আমরা অনেকজন. Kaler Kantho (in Bengali). 15 August 2024. Retrieved 16 December 2024.
  15. ^ "'Shono Mohajon': The unlikely anthem that became the voice of a generation". The Daily Star. 10 September 2024. Retrieved 16 December 2024.
  16. ^ "Shunno hits the "Lottery"". The Daily Star. Retrieved 14 April 2017.
  17. ^ "Shunno's 'Lottery' today". Prothom Alo. Retrieved 18 November 2020.
  18. ^ "Shunno's Bibiya released". Daily Star. 1 January 2021.
  19. ^ "The mercurial success of Shunno's Behula". Daily Star. 20 March 2021.
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