Pak-Bangla Artists Unite at ‘Carpe Diem: The Takeover’

‘Carpe Diem: The Takeover’ kicked off in Dhaka on October 17, 2025, with a packed crowd and high-energy performances from Jalali Set, Hasan Raheem, and Young Stunners.

Organised by Rishka Connects and Dhaka Broadcast, the concert took place at a local venue that opened its gates at 3:30 pm.

Despite the humidity, fans queued up early, filling the space long before the first act hit the stage at 6 pm.

Dhaka-based hip-hop group Jalali Set opened the show, energising the audience with a powerful set that quickly raised the crowd’s intensity.

Hasan Raheem followed, performing several of his well-known songs.

This included ‘Wishes’, ‘Joona’, ‘Memories’, ‘Maand’, ‘Radha’, ‘Zalima’, ‘Roop’, and more.

The crowd sang along during the performance.

At one point during his set, Raheem paused and told the audience: “My god, what beautiful voice you have, Dhaka.”

This drew loud cheers from the Bangladeshi crowd.

The final act of the night was Pakistani rap duo Young Stunners, who were headlining the event for the first time in Dhaka.

Talha Anjum and Talha Yunus performed crowd favourites such as ‘Heartbreak Kid,’ ‘Haseen,’ ‘Departure Lane,’ ‘Kaun Talha,’ ‘4AM,’ and ‘Karachi.’

Their set drew strong reactions from the audience, who rapped along to almost every lyric and responded with loud roars after each track.

The concert featured a mixed genre line-up, combining elements of hip-hop, R&B, and indie, with strong participation from both local and foreign artists.

Lighting, stage visuals, and sound production added to the experience, helping the organisers deliver one of the biggest youth-focused shows of the year.

Organisers said the goal was to bring something fresh to Dhaka’s music scene and introduce a cross-border experience that resonates with today’s youth.

Crowd reactions and full attendance indicated the event was a success.

The majority of the attendees stayed until the end of the final performance.

There was no reported disruption during the event, and entry procedures were carried out with proper coordination between security and staff.

The show did not include tribute acts or nostalgia-driven segments, focusing instead on contemporary tracks and younger audiences.

Performers and organisers both praised the Dhaka crowd for their energy, participation, and response throughout the evening.

‘Carpe Diem: The Takeover’ marked a new direction in Dhaka’s live music offerings and highlighted the growing popularity of Urdu and Bangla rap.