Coke Studio Bangla drops heartfelt fifth track of Season 3, ‘Long Distance Love’

Coke Studio Bangla released its fifth track of Season 3, titled ‘Long Distance Love’, on Wednesday night across YouTube and all its social media platforms, offering a moving portrayal of love tested by distance.

Performed by rising talents Ankan Kumar and Sheikh Mumtahina Mehzabin Afrin, the track features music composed by Shuvendu Das Shuvo. The lyrics were co-written by Ankan and Canada-based Bangladeshi singer-songwriter Pragata Naoha.

Describing the track on its official YouTube channel, Coke Studio Bangla wrote:

“In a world where voices cross oceans in seconds and connection is only a click away, Long Distance Love still finds a way to test the heart... It’s a reminder of the #RealMagic that survives beyond closeness and absence, the kind of love that lingers in whispers, memories, and stars too far to hold, yet too close to forget.”

The song explores themes of emotional distance, longing, and unspoken words—delivered through soulful vocals and minimalist, poignant instrumentation. The music video, directed by Adnan Al Rajeev and produced by Runout Productions, was shot inside an abandoned gallery. Contemporary dancers in the video embody the emotional weight and resilience of long-distance relationships.

Season 3 of Coke Studio Bangla kicked off on April 13, 2024, featuring 180 musicians and artists. After the release of its third track ‘Obak Bhalobasha’ on May 25, the platform went on a yearlong break before returning on August 23 with ‘Baaji’, a reimagined version of Hashim Mahmud’s original composition, directed and performed by Emon Chowdhury.

Launched in 2022, Coke Studio Bangla has quickly become a celebrated platform for showcasing musical diversity and emerging voices in Bangladesh, blending modern and traditional elements to reach a wide audience both at home and abroad.

SR