"Mastercard Presents SOULS Unplugged: 50 Years of Timeless Music", a landmark event celebrating five decades of Bangladesh’s most iconic rock band Souls is set to take place on May 2. The much-anticipated unplugged concert will take place at Chittagong’s Radisson Blu Chattogram Bay View.
The press announcement was attended by Partha Barua, Lead Guitarist & Vocal of Souls; Syed Mohammad Kamal, Country Manager of Mastercard; Manzuma Murshed, CEO of M&M Business Communications; Brigadier General Abu Saleh Mohammad Ali, CEO of Radisson Blu Chattogram Bay View, from Souls — Meer Masum on keyboards, and Maruf Hasan Real on bass guitar; Wahid Malek, Editor, Dainik Azadi; Tajdin Hasan, Chief Business Officer, The Daily Star; Wahida Sharmin, Managing Director, FIT Elegance; Fayez Ahmed, General Manager, Monno Ceramic Industries Ltd; Rafiqul Islam, CEO, Sonali Life Insurance Ltd., along with representatives from the respective organizations.
As trailblazers of the Bangladeshi rock scene, Souls has not only defined the sound of a nation but has inspired countless musicians and music lovers across generations. From classic anthems to modern masterpieces, their music remains etched in the hearts of millions.
This unplugged concert will offer fans a rare and intimate acoustic experience — a heartfelt retelling of the band’s musical evolution through stripped-down renditions of their greatest hits. It’s not just a concert; it’s an homage to a journey that began 50 years ago and continues to resonate today.
