The official Facebook page of FIFA, the global governing body of football, shared a video featuring the song “Magic City” by the band Chirkut, which has become quite popular in the country for the study of the universe. On the evening of September 13, this loop was submitted to the FIFA World Cup page on the appropriate website. A caption announced, “The largest exhibition of miniature football is now taking place here.”
The video starts with a captivating aerial view of the lively city of Dhaka, showcasing its bustling streets and dynamic atmosphere. One of the major highlights was the highly anticipated game between the national football teams of Brazil and Argentina, which garnered considerable interest and excitement. It’s worth noting that the clip has already amassed over 500,000 views at the time of writing this.
The clip has piqued the interest of Chirkoot’s vocalist and team leader, Sharmin Sultana Sumi. He shared on social media, “I have loved football and cricket since childhood.” FIFA oversees the sport of football on a global scale. Today, a personalised relay on FIFA’s official website features elements of a Bengali song from Bangladesh. ‘Jadur Shahar’ is a popular choice for many of you. It is enjoyable.
In 2013, Chirkut launched the album Jadur Sehar. The lyrics of the titular song feature contributions from Anand and Sumi, as well as Pintu, Sumi, and Eamon, who also added their own lyrics. Pavel Orin participated in the music production. The main idea came from producer Nurul Alam Atiq. This time, the song crossed national boundaries and reached a global audience.