Registration from Bangladeshi living abroad Rules & regulations

Registration Bangladeshi living abroad Rules & regulations:

Please read the rules and regulations before you register. Failure to follow the rules will automatically result disqualification.

1. Any Bangladeshi between 16-30 years can participate in this campaign.
2. Primary selection will be held in 4 locations: USA (New York City), UK (London), Canada (Toronto) and UAE (Dubai).
3. To participate in the competition, registration should be done through web-site.
4. Proof of age and Citizenship (Educational certificate, passport etc) has to be submitted if required.
5. The participants will be given a code no. at registration.
6. One participant can register only once. If anyone is found, not abiding by this rule will be disqualified.
7. Date and the venue details will be communicated to you in due time through e-mail. Please make sure you have entered a valid e-mail address.
8. A panel of judges (consisting of renowned music personalities of the country) will select the best talents.
9. At every selection stage, judges’ decision will be considered as final.
10. Any employee of Unilever Bangladesh Ltd. or any associate of Close Up1 will not be able to participate in this campaign.
11. Singers with published (released) album cannot participate in this campaign.
12. Clsoeup 1 top ten contestants of Closeup 1 2005 or Closeup 1 2006 cannot participate in this competition.
13. Last date of registration is 30 March, 2008.
14. Registration is limited for each center, so make hurry.
15. The organizer reserves the right to change, modify or end the campaign without assigning any reason whatsoever and without any prior notice.
16. If selected, aspiring candidates will be asked to come to Bangladesh to take part in the next rounds. The candidate shall have to make his/her own traveling arrangements.

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Registration from Bangladesh Rules and regulations

Registration from Bangladesh ->Rules & regulations

Please read the rules and regulations before you register. Failure to follow the rules will automatically result disqualification.

1. Any Bangladeshi between 16-30 years can participate in this campaign.
2. Primary selection will be held in 10 locations across Bangladesh and the best 1000(approx.) from the whole selection process will be selected for the next round in Dhaka.
3. To participate in the competition, registration should be done either through call center or web-site.
4. Proof of age and Citizenship (Educational certificate, passport etc) has to be submitted if required.
5. The participants will be given a code no, center name, time & date at registration.
6. One participant can register only once. If anyone is found not abiding by this rule will be disqualified.
7. Date & audition center for Primary selection will be published in National Dailies and websites (www.closeup1.com).
8. A panel of judges (consisting of renowned music personalities of the country) will select the best talents.
9. At every selection stage, judges’ decision will be considered as final.
10. Any employee of Unilever Bangladesh Ltd. or any associate of Close Up1 will not be able to participate in this campaign.
11. Singers with published (released) album cannot participate in this campaign.
12. Closeup 1 top ten contestants of Closeup 1 2005 or Closeup 1 2006 cannot participate in this competition.
13. Last date of registration is 30 March, 2008.
14. Registration is limited for each center, so make hurry.
15. The organizer reserves the right to change, modify or end the campaign without assigning any reason whatsoever and without any prior notice.

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Registration closes on 30th march 2008

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closeup 1 starts on 13th march 2008.
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its time to register. Registration closes on 30th march 2008.

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Download Closeup1 2006 Songs

• Salma in Close Up1 2006:
  
  • O Mor Bania Bondhu
  • Lalon Tomar Arshee Nagar
  • Jen Jon Premer Bhabh Jane Na
  • Ishtition Err Rail Garita
  • Gari Chole Na
  • Ami Chailam Jare
  • Amar Ek Noyon toh Dekhenare
    
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• Muhin in Close Up1 2006:
  • Amar Shopno Gulo Keno Eto
  • Ekhon Onek Raat
  • Je Matir Buke Ghumiae Ache
  • Hayre Manush Rongin Fanush
    
  • Pitch Dhala Ei Poth Tare
  • Hazar Borsha Raat
  • Tumi Chara
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• Nisheeta in Close Up1 2006:
  • Bondhu Tomay Mone Pore
  • Bhalobashbo Bashbo re Bondhu
  • Din Gelo
  • Tomar Ghore Boshot
  • Hridoy Kadamatir Kono Murti Noi
  • Jar Chhaya Porechhe
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• Ronty Das in Close Up1 2006:
  • E Emon Porichoy
  • Moner O Ronge Rangabo
  • Harano Diner Moto
  • Tumi Ajibon Shudhu
  • Poran Pakhi
  • Jar Chhaya Porechhe
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• PutuL in Close Up1 2006:
  • Amar Kono Jaiga Naire
  • Achcha Keno Manush Gulo
  • O Majhi Nao Chhaira De
  • Ami Kulhara Kolongkini
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• Kishor in Close Up1 2006:
  • Din Jay Kotha Thake
    
  • Ami Nirbashone Jabona
    
  • Jiboner Ahoban
    
  • Tumi Jodi Bolo
  • Ami Tomakei Bole Debo
  • Mela-i Jaire...
    
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• Poran in Close Up1 2006:
  • Ami Ekta Jinda Laash
    
  • Mon Tui Chinli Na Re
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Closeup1, 2008 starting

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Watch - CloseUp1 Band Music Round (Full Program Video)

Video - CloseUp1 Band Music Round

Artists: Nolok, Rajib, Beauty, Rinku, Sonia
Instruments: Bangla Band Souls, Bappa/Dolchut, Renesae, Feedback and others

http://www.banglamusic.com/video/musicvideos/CloseUp1_Band_Music_Round.wmv

Salma Akhter :: Close Up1 2006 Winner in Bangladesh

Salma Akhter won the Close Up1: Tomakei Khujche Bangladesh 2006, a musical talent hunt show organized by Unilever Bangladesh. She clinched the title by winning the hearts of thousands of fans who voted for her to be the crown winner. About fifty two thousand contestants from home and abroad participated in this event. Yesterday at night (10.00 pm December 29, 2006) the organizers of the competition announced the name of the winner in a ceremony at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Centre and with this announcement, the tremendous excitement and curiosity of the last few days came to an end.

Salma Akhter was the youngest of all contestants in this competition. She is a very simple girl from a very poor family and she has been brought up in a small village in Kushtia. She generally likes to sing Fakir Lalon Shah’s songs. She didn’t learn music but her voice is God-gifted. Salma has taken Lalon as her inspiration and she may become among the greatest of singers. Salma loves music and loves her parents, who are supporting her every step of the way. She thinks her work is to sing and she wants to make Bangladesh proud with her amazing vocal abilities.

“She is truly a natural singer. I always get the smell of Bangladeshi soil in her voice. I am not surprised at all as she walked away with the first prize”, added Ahmed Imtiaz Bulbul, one of the honorable judges of this competition, on NTV.

Salma Akhter received as many as 17 lakhs 96 thousands 980 of votes from the viewers and 40 marks from the three honorable judges: Kumar Biswajit, Fahmida Nabi and Ahmed Imtiaz Bulbul with total marks of 86 to win this competition quite convincingly while the first runner-up Muhin got 8 lakhs 51 thousands 367 of votes from the viewers and 46 marks from the judges. His total was 67. The second runner-up Nisheeta got 4 lakhs 20 thousands 477 of votes from viewers and 41 marks from the judges; that’s she got total of 51 marks.

The people of Kushtia brought out a big procession on Friday night in the district town as soon as the final result was announced. As a winner, Salma received a cheque for 10 lakh taka sponsored by Unilever Bangladesh, a brand new ‘Nissan’ car sponsored by BRAC Bank and 2 lakh taka as a scholarship for higher education in music by Western Money Transfer Ltd. The Unilever chairman in Bangladesh, Sanjib Mehta, handed over the cheque to the winner while Mosaddak Ali, Naushad Ahmed Chowdhury, Enayetur Rahman Bappy, Asaduzzaman Noor and Ali Zaker were present.

As a first runner-up, Muhin got a music contract of 5 lakh taka cheque and as a third runner-up, Nisheeta received a contract worth 3 lakh taka cheque. The rest top seven contestants received 1 lakh taka each. Moreover, these top ten contestants will get a chance to perform in concerts in Canada, Europe and America.

Besides these, the organizers handed over two more awards. Farah Diba Brishti, a contestant from Noagaon, won the ‘Close Up1 Confidence Award’ for taking part in this competition in spite of her injured legs (she had got one of her legs injured in a road accident while coming to participate in the audition round!) and ‘Dengu’ fever. Brishti received a crest and a cheque for fifty thousands taka. ‘Close Up 1 Patriotic Award’ went to Farzana Boby who now resides in the United States. She took the award along with a cheque for fifty thousands taka.

The grand final of the ‘Close Up1: Gao Bangladesh Gao’ was arranged at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Centre in Dhaka on the last night. Besides the invited guests, thousands of viewers at home & abroad enjoyed the live telecast of this 'Closeup1 Winner Announcement Program' in NTV. The gorgeous arrangements, beautiful lightings - all became glace-less by the flow-less performance & melodious music by the Closeup1 participants.
Source: http://fmshaon.blogspot.com/2006/12/salma-akhter-close-up1-2006-winner-in.html

Nishita

Nishita:
Talking about her performance in the final round, Nishita said, "I believe that there was no shortfall in my performance. The audience seemed very happy with my performance during the final recording. I gave my 100 percent. I don't think anything went wrong in the final performance. But I don't think that the audience was wrong either. I feel bad because I couldn't fulfil the expectations of everyone. There were three contestants and only one could receive the title. I am happy for Salma."

"I got more than I expected. And yes, I will prove myself in the music industry," she added.

Muhin

Muhin:
Asked about his instant reaction after results, Muhin said, "I was hoping for the best but prepared for the worst. At the back of mind I always had a feeling that I might be eliminated someday. So I always faced the audience boldly. But at the same time I have worked very hard to give my best."

About his future plans, he said, "I want to take up singing as a career. My parents have encouraged me to sing since my childhood. Without my parents I couldn't have become a singer."

Closeup1 2006

Salma:
An elated Salma said, "I am very happy. I never thought of reaching this level. I feel bad for those who couldn't make it to the top, but I think we all are winners."

Going back to those eventful days of Closeup 1, Salma said, "I still remember the day when I was standing amidst a huge crowd in Khulna and wondering whether I had a chance. It was a great feeling to be here for six months. There was pressure, as there were so many talented singers around. I never thought of participating in a talent show on television."

Talking about her achievements, she said, "There is a major improvement in my singing. I can't explain how it happened. I have tried to improve my Bangla diction and singing. The judges have helped in my grooming process and supported me throughout the contest."