Miles

Miles don't require an introduction. That would allude to a band that has reinforced the country's rock scene for more than four decades. Prottasha was their fourth studio album, released around the time rock music reached its apex popularity in the country. Songs like "Neela," "Dhiki Dhiki," and "Phiriye Dao" defined the era and are still cherished by people of all ages. Not to mention Neela, which is a true ballad icon. Something about the vivid, effervescent soundscapes that verge on... Read More

Miles don't require an introduction. That would allude to a band that has reinforced the country's rock scene for more than four decades. Prottasha was their fourth studio album, released around the time rock music reached its apex popularity in the country. Songs like "Neela," "Dhiki Dhiki," and "Phiriye Dao" defined the era and are still cherished by people of all ages. Not to mention Neela, which is a true ballad icon. Something about the vivid, effervescent soundscapes that verge on frivolous and Shafin Ahmed making clichéd verses feel lovely and lovable instead. Illusion and amazement (Pahari Meye), heartache and longing (Phiriye Dao, Kotokal Khujbo, Hridoyheena), tranquility (Rim Jhim), impatience (Shaanti Chai), hopelessness and wailing (Noshto Oteet, Shopno Bhongo), and pure love are all there (Neela, Jaadu).

Present members

Hamin Ahmed – vocals, lead guitars (1979–present)

Iqbal Asif Jewel – lead guitars (1999–present)

Manam Ahmed - keyboards (1982–present)

Syed Ziaur Rahman Turjo – drums (1997–present)

 

Past members

Happy Akhand – keyboards, vocals (1979-1984)

Farid Rashid – lead vocals, bass guitars (1979-1986)

Kamal Mainuddin - drums (1979-1986)

Larry Burnaby - lead guitars (1979-1984)

Ishtiaq - rhythm guitars (1979-1982)

Musa - lead guitars (1982-1984)

Shehedul Huda - drums (1979-1981)

Robin - keyboards (1986-1987)

Milton Akbar - drums (1987-1992)

Mahbub Ur Rashid - drums (1992-1996)

Khayem - bass guitars (2009-2014)

Faysal Ahmed Tanim - bass guitars (2018)

Shafin Ahmed - vocals, bass guitars (1979-2009, 2014-2017, 2018-2021)

Miles don't require an introduction. That would allude to a band that has reinforced the country's rock scene for more than four decades. Prottasha was their fourth studio album, released around the time rock music reached its apex popularity in the country. Songs like "Neela," "Dhiki Dhiki," and "Phiriye Dao" defined the era and are still cherished by people of all ages. Not to mention Neela, which is a true ballad icon. Something about the vivid, effervescent soundscapes that verge on... Read More