Dhaka, Dec. 9 -- Shahid Mahmud Jangi is a popular lyricist of Bangladesh. Those who listened to the band's songs in the 80s and 90s are more familiar with the name. Apart from Souls, Renaissance, LRB, he has written songs for many solo artistes.

He has written many timeless songs like 'Hridoy Kadamatir Kono Murti Noy', 'Aj Je Shishu Prithibir Aloy Esechhe', 'Ami Bhule Jai Tumi Aamar Nou', 'Ek Din Ghumbhanga Shohore', 'Jatin Sir er Class e', 'Tritiyo Bishwa', 'Somoy Jeno Kate Na'. He is still writing.

Shahid Mahmud will turn 70 on February 6 next year. An event has been organised to celebrate the seven-decade life of this lyricist through songs and chats. The event titled 'Apon Aloy Shahid Mahmud Jangi: Gaane Gaane Sottur' to be organise...