The fifth volume of legendary lyricist Gazi Mazharul Anwar's songbook series, "Olpo Kothar Golpo Gaan", was officially released on February 24 at the Ekushey Book Fair. Published by Bhashachitra, the event took place at their Pavilion 17 at 4pm. This new edition includes the stories behind 50 songs, along with the lyrics of 200 songs.

 The book's cover was unveiled by Anwar's wife, Zohra Gazi, and their two children, Sarfaraz Anwar Upal and Dithi Anwar.

 The first volume of "Olpo Kothar Golpo Gaan" was published in 2021 on Gazi Mazharul Anwar's 78th birthday, followed by the release of the second and third volumes at the Kolkata Book Fair.

 The fourth volume was released last year at the Ekushey Book Fair.

 Dithi Anwar expressed her connection to the book series, saying, "There are many memories tied to this project. My father was alive when we launched the first volume, and it was quite the celebration. I hope readers will discover untold stories behind many of his songs through this fifth volume."

Gazi Mazharul Anwar wrote over 20,000 songs during his six-decade-long career. Three of his compositions are listed among the 20 greatest Bengali songs of all time, according to a BBC survey.

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