About the association
Thirty-six years of band music
The Bangladesh Musical Bands Association (BAMBA) brings together the country's musical bands under one platform. It represents their shared interests, strengthens the band music community and works to preserve and promote Bangladesh's band music heritage.
History
Our record
BAMBA's story began with a humanitarian cause. In 1987, as devastating floods affected communities across Bangladesh, Rebecca Hossain and Hamin Ahmed helped bring the country's leading bands together for a charity initiative to support the victims. The concert demonstrated what musicians could achieve when they united behind a common cause.
The following year, Renaissance musician Feisal Siddiqui Bogey proposed bringing the country's bands together under one organisation. His initiative led to discussions among musicians and the formation of a collective platform for Bangladesh's growing band music community. Bogey became BAMBA's first convener, while Maqsoodul Haque became its first president.
In 1991, BAMBA adopted its first constitution and held its first election, with Hamin Ahmed becoming its first elected president. What began as a humanitarian initiative had grown into an organisation representing the shared interests and aspirations of Bangladesh's bands.
Mission
To represent, protect and promote band music in Bangladesh: safeguarding the creative and professional interests of member bands, supporting new talent, and making the country's band music visible to the world.
Vision
A band music community that is documented, respected and sustainable — where every band in Bangladesh has a platform, an audience and a record of its work.
Objectives
Represent member bands in national conversations about music, venues and rights.
Maintain an accurate, searchable archive of bands, releases and performances.
Support emerging bands through mentorship, showcases and shared stages.
Promote Bangladesh's band music nationally and internationally.
Achievements
Achievements and contributions will be published here as they are documented by the association — including milestones in performance, recording and advocacy.
Initiatives
Member showcases, the national band archive, and open platforms for member bands to publish their own profiles, releases and events.
Milestones
The journey
1
1987 - The beginning
An association is formed around a shared purpose.
2
Building a community
Bands find common ground and collective representation.
3
Growing influence
Band music becomes an enduring part of Bangladesh's musical and cultural landscape.
4
Today - 50+ bands
A larger, diverse community continues under one association.
Achievements & initiatives
What we have done
Concerts, collaborations, partnerships and programmes the association has delivered with its member bands.
Achievements coming soon
The association's achievements and initiatives will be published here.