Zulfiqer Russell

Zulfiqer Russell
Background information
Birth name Zulfiqer Russell
Born (1977-11-13) November 13, 1977
Bangladesh
Occupation(s) Songwriter, poet, journalist
Website zulfiqerrussell.com

Zulfiqer Russell (born November 13, 1977)[1] is a Bangladeshi lyricist and journalist.

Career

Zulfiqer Russell is a professional journalist. Presently he is the acting editor of popular news online The Bangla Tribune (www.banglatribune.com). Previously he worked for Maasranga Television and Bangla newspapers Daily Amader Shomoy, Ajker Kagoj and Banglabazar Patrika. He is also extensively involved and earned reputation and popularity as a lyricist. He is also well known for his lyrics in West Bengal, India. Russell has written the official welcome song "o prithibi ebar eshe Bangladesh nao chiney" of ICC world cup cricket 2011 held in Bangladesh, India and Sri Lanka.[2][3][4][5][6] His film The Distant Sky (আকাশ কত দূরে) was selected for national film grants by the Bangladeshi government in 2010. He has written more than 1000 songs since 1996. Many eminent and popular singers have sung songs written by him. Russell is also a poet. His first publication is 'kofine ojoggo purush'.

Family

His spouse Worda Ahmed is a fashion designer. They have a daughter, Parisa Russell.

Films

Albums

Awards

References

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