Dhaka, Feb. 8 -- On Mirpur's 60-Feet Road, a rickshaw moves along with a loudspeaker blaring the tune "Vote Diben Kishe, Dhaaner Shishe". A small pickup van follows, playing "Daripallay Debo Re Vote, Daripallay Debo".

Across Dhaka, similar campaign songs have become an inseparable part of the lead-up to the elections, blending manifestos, candidate introductions, and catchy tunes to draw voter attention.

In studios across Moghbazar, Banani, and Niketan, directors and musicians have been working non-stop to record these songs.

While the total number of tracks produced is unknown, studio insiders estimate that a single candidate may have 20-30 songs.

Production costs for these tracks and accompanying music videos range from Tk 2,000 to ...