About

Ankon’s music career began in her childhood, and she became an enlisted singer of Bangladesh Betar Rajshahi as a child artist. She was immersed in the world of folk music and got the chance to work with the Abdul Alim Foundation Participation programme UNESCO. Her first original song, “Valo Thakte Dilina,” was released by Dhruba Music Station in 2018.

Ankon has worked with numerous renowned music labels and has released over 200 original songs on various music platforms. Some of her notable songs include:

“Chengra Bondhuya” (2020)

“Beter Ara” (2021)

“Bhromora”

“Debor Vabi”

“Bapui Chengra”

“Babu Selam Bare Bar”

“Roshiya Nagor”

“Debor Vabi Vol 1”

“Debor Vabi Pala”

“Kankher Koloshi”

“Ki Jala Diye Gela More”

“Debor Vabi Exclusive”

“Chander Kole”

“Padmaboti”

“Joler Ghate”

“Kerat Alir Ma”

“Mori Laje”

“Mon Amar Kemon Kemon Kore”

Her first playback song was “Pashan Bondhure” from the film Padma Puran in 2021, followed by “Je Pakhi Mukto Akash Pai” from the film Jibon Pakhi in 2022.

Awards and Recognition

Ankon has received numerous awards and nominations for her contributions to folk music:

Channel I Aarong Dairy Banglar Gaan 2015: Second Runner-up

Bangladesh Shishu Academy National Award (2007): Folk Song, 1st Runner-up

Gold Medal (2009): Group Champion, awarded by the Prime Minister of Bangladesh

Bari Shiddique Award 2024: Best Folk Singer

Padma Kuri Awards (2006, 2007, 2008): Winner in folk song category

Gonokontho Potrika Award 2024

UNESCO Participation Abdul Alim Foundation Award 2015

Sadhinta Sangkriti Parishad Award 2018

RTV Music Award (2020): Best Folk Female Singer Nominee

Best Compliment Award from Musical Production (Laser Vision Ltd)

14th NRB Award 2024: Best Singer Award

Associations

Ankon is associated with:

Bangladesh Television

Bangladesh Betar

Bangladesh Shilpokola Academy