Zulfiqer Russell (born November 13, 1977) is a Bangladeshi Lyricist and Journalist.
Zulfiqer Russell is a professional journalist. Presently he is the Executive Editor of popular news online The Bangla Tribune (www.banglatribune.com). Previously he worked for Maasranga Television and Bangla newspapers Daily Amader Shomoy, Ajker Kagoj and Banglabazar Patrika. He is also extensively involved and earned reputation and popularity as a lyricist. He is also well known in the west Bengal of India for his lyrics. Russell has written the official welcome song `o prithibi ebar eshe Bangladesh nao chiney’ of ICC world cup cricket 2011 held in Bangladesh, India and Sri Lanka. His film `The Distant Sky’ (আকাশ কত দূরে) was selected for national film grants by the Bangladeshi government in 2010. He has written more than 1000 songs since 1996. Many eminent and popular singers have sung songs written by him. Russell is also a poet. His first publication is `kofine ojoggo purush’.
His spouse Worda Ahmed is a fashion designer. They are blessed with a daughter, Parisa Russell.
Akash Koto Durey, 2013, Director: Samia Zaman
Ekta Bondhu Chai, Artist: Samina Chowdhury & Raghab, Tune: Raghab Chatterjee, Music: Indrajit Dey, Tamal Chakrabarty, Production Company: Laser Vision, Released Time: July 2015
Neel Jhinuker Kham, Artist: Fahmida Nabi & Rupankar Bagchi, Tune: Rupankar Bagchi, Music: Indrajit Dey, Production Company: Laser Vision, Released Time: February 2015
Benche Thakar Jonne, Artist: Rupankar Bagchi, Tune: Rupankar Bagchi, Music: Indrajit Dey, Production Company: Girona Bangladesh, Released Time: August 2014
Aaj Ki Brishti Hobe, Artist: Tina, Tune: Raghab Chatterjee, Ibrar Tipu, Belal Khan, Music: Indrajit Dey, Tamal Chakrabarty, Production Company: Laser Vision, Released Time: July 2014
Bari Ferar Tara,Artist: Raghab Chatterjee, Tune: Raghab Chatterjee, Music: Indrajit Dey, Tamal Chakrabarty, Production Company: Laser Vision, Released Time: July 2014
Aaraley, Artist: Kanakchapa, Tune: Naquib Khan, Moinul Islam Khan, Pilu Khan, Music: Tamal Chakrabarty, Production Company: Laser Vision, Released Time: July 2014
Cholo Baanchi, Benche Thakar Moto, Type: Soft Melody, Artist: Samina Chowdhury, Tune: Naquib Khan, Pilu Khan, Rupankar, Raghab, Music: Indrajit Dey, Tamal Chakrabarty, Production Company: Laser Vision, Released Time: October 2013
Ichchhe Hoy, Artist: Fahmida Nabi, Tune: Naquib Khan, Pilu Khan, Music: Tamal Chakrabarty, Production Company: Laser Vision, Released Time: July 2013
Poroshpor-2, Artist: Samina Chowdhury, Kumar Bishwajit, Sonu Nigam (India) and Javed Ali (India), Tune: Joy Sarker, Pilu Khan & Rupankar, Music: Joy Sarker, Indrajit Dey, Production Company: Agniveena, G Series, Released Time: August 2012
Akash Debo Kaakey, Artist: Tareen, Tapan Chowdhury, Raghab, Rupankar, Ibrar Tipu, Tune: Joy Sarker, Bappa Mazumder, Rupankar, Ibrar Tipu, Belal Khan, Music: Joy Sarker, Indrajit Dey, Bappa Mazumder, Ibrar Tipu, Mushfiq Litu, Production Company: Agniveena, GSeries, Released Time: July 2012
Poroshpor –Artist : Samina Chowdhury, Fahmida Nabi, Bappa Mazumder & Rupankar which was Tune & Music by Bappa Mazumder Released on August 2010
Ek Mutho Gaan- Artist : Bappa Mazumder & Fahmida Nabi, Tune & Music: Bappa Mazumder Released Time on February 2010
Phoring - Artist Fahmida Nabi, Bappa Mazumder, Mahadi, Bishwajit Composed by Bappa Mazumder Released Time on September 2009
Kheyal - Artist Bappa, S I Tutul & Arnob, Released Time: on September 2008
Bhango Moner Dana, Artist: Bappa Mazumder, Jewel & Indranil Sen (India), Released Time on April 2008
Abar Pothe Dekha, Artist: Anjan Dutt (India), Bappa Mazumder & S I Tutul Released Time on September 2007
Aanchor, Artist: Fahmida Nabi, Shakila Zafar, Jewel, Tipu, Bappa Mazumder & S I Tutul. Released Time: on January 2006
Ichchhe Korei Ekshathey, Artist: Anjan Dutt (India) & Bappa Mazumder Released Time on April 2005
Swapnorani, Artist: Asif & Kaniz Suborna, Released Time on February 2005
Du' Poshla Brishti, Artist: Indranil Sen (India) & Bappa Mazumder Released Time: May 2004
Chhelemanushi, Artist: Asif, Agoon & Bappa, Released Time: February 2004
Firti Pothey, Artist: Jewel, Released Time: 2003
Aaj Brishti Namuk, Artist: Baby Naznin, Fahmida Nabi, Shampa Reza, Jewel, Biplob, Bappa, Asif, Pancham, Amitav Kaisar. Released Time: 2002
Apekhkhay Theko, Artist: Kumar Bishwajit, Baby Naznin, Samina Chowdhury, Kanakchapa, Shampa Reza, Jewel, Bappa Mazumder, Asif & Kaniz Suborna, Released Time: February 2002
Ekoi Shohore, Artist: Bappa Mazumder & Jewel, Released Time: 2001
Onnorokom Bhalo, Artist: Ahmed Faisal, Released Time: 1997
Best Lyricist- Citycell-Channel i Music Awards 2008, 2010, 2013
Best Lyricist- Bangladesh Cultural Reporters Association `08
Best Lyricist- Dhaka Cultural Reporters Unity '09
Concord Fellowship for Environment Journalism ‘03
Best Lyricist Nomination- Fizz-up CJFB Performance Award `05
