The Lyricists Association of Bangladesh (LAB) (Bengali: গীতিকবি সংঘ বাংলাদেশ) is an organization of lyricists in Bangladesh. It was formed in 2020 to protect the rights, dignity and professional interests of lyricists and songwriters in the country. The organization works for copyright awareness, welfare of lyricists, and the promotion of Bangladeshi music and songwriting culture. It has organized literary and musical events, discussions and programs honoring lyricists and music personalities in Bangladesh.
History LAB was formed during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 by a group of Bangladeshi lyricists. The organization was established to raise awareness about the moral and financial rights of lyricists and to seek reforms in copyright-related issues in the Bangladeshi music industry. In August 2020, the organization submitted proposals to the Bangladesh Copyright Office for amendments to copyright law.
In 2021, the organization joined with other music-related organizations to form Music Alliance Bangladesh (Sangeet Oikko Bangladesh), a platform created to protect the rights of artistes and music professionals.
The organization held its election in 2022, where lyricist Shahid Mahmud Jangi was elected president, Asif Iqbal became general secretary and Zulfiqer Russell became Organizing Secretary.
Activities LAB regularly arranges cultural programs, discussions and award ceremonies related to songwriting and music. In 2025, the organization organized the first edition of Geetikobi Adda, where lyricists Shahid Mahmud Jangi, Liton Adhikari Rintu and Golam Morshed were honored for their contributions to Bangladeshi music.
The organization has also protested incidents affecting lyricists and artistes. In 2022, it demanded the recovery of stolen National Film Award (Bangladesh) trophies belonging to lyricist Moniruzzaman Moni.
The association also publishes books and literary works related to Bangladeshi lyricists and songwriting culture.
See also
Music Alliance Bangladesh Copyright in Bangladesh
Executive body 2024-2026
President Asif Iqbal Vice-president Bappy Khan General Secretary Joy Shahriar Joint General Secretary Bakiul AlamOrganizing Secretary Sirajum MunirFinance Secretary Enamul Kabir SujanCultural Secretary Shaquie AhmedOffice Secretary Apon AhsanInformation & Technology Secretary Tushar HasanPublicy & Publication Secretary Rezaur Rahman RizviExecutive Member Ashraf BabuExecutive Member Ashfaqul BariExecutive Member Rabiul AwalExecutive Member Adhora JahanExecutive Member Talha Bin Parvez
2022-2024
President Shahid Mahmud Jangi Vice-president Liton Adhikari Rintu, Golam Murshed General Secretary Asif Iqbal, Bappy Khan, Delwar Arzuda SharafOrganizing Secretary Zulfiqer RussellFinance Secretary Enamul Kabir SujanCultural Secretary Joy ShahriarOffice Secretary Mahmud ManjurInformation & Technology Secretary Robiul Islam JibonExecutive Member Ahmed RisvyExecutive Member Sirajum MunirExecutive Member Johny HoqueExecutive Member Bakiul Alam
2020-2022
President Shahid Mahmud Jangi Vice-president Liton Adhikari Rintu, Golam Murshed, Salauddin Sajal General Secretary Kabir Bokul, Asif Iqbal, Organizing Secretary Zulfiqer RussellFinance Secretary Enamul Kabir Sujan, Mahmud ManjurCultural Secretary Joy ShahriarInformation & Technology Secretary Robiul Islam JibonExecutive Member Shafiq TuhinExecutive Member Tarun MunshiExecutive Member Shomeshwar OliExecutive Member Zahid Akbar References