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| name = Miles | name = Miles
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| caption = Miles performing in ] (Oct 2012) | caption =
| background = group_or_band | background = group_or_band
| alias = | alias =
| origin = ], Bangladesh | origin = ], ]
| genre = ], ], ], ] | genre = {{hlist|]|]}}
| years_active = 1979 – present | years_active = 1979–present
| website = | label = Miles Music
| website =
| current_members = ] <br> ] <br> Manam Ahmed <br> Syed Ziaur Rahman Turjo <br> ]
| current_members =
* ]
* Manam Ahmed
* Syed Ziaur Rahman Turjo
* ]
| past_members =
* ]
* Farid Rashid
* Kamal Mainuddin
* ]
* Larry Burnaby
* Musa
* Ishtiaq
* Robin
* Shahedul Huda
* Milton Akbar
* Mahbubur Rashid
* Khayem Ahmed
}} }}


'''Miles''' is a Bangladeshi rock band formed in ] on 1 August 1979 by Farid Rashid.<ref name="nn12Aug2018">{{cite news |title=Miles is back together again |url=http://www.thedailynewnation.com/news/185040/miles-is-back-together-again |work=The New Nation |date=12 August 2018 |access-date=15 January 2019}}</ref><ref name="obs8Jul2018">{{cite news |title=Miles returns after nine years |url=http://www.observerbd.com/2015/07/08/98604.php |work=The Daily Observer |location=Dhaka |date=8 July 2015 |access-date=16 January 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Reunited Miles to perform in Clean Dhaka concert |url=https://en.prothomalo.com/entertainment/news/182433/Reunited-Miles-to-perform-in-Clean-Dhaka-Concert |work=Prothom Alo |access-date=16 January 2019}}</ref>
'''Miles''' ({{lang-bn|মাইলস}}) is a Bangladesh rock band group based in Dhaka. Formed in 1979, the group is widely considered as one of the most popular rock band in Bangladesh.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.aljazeera.com/video/asia/2011/11/2011112891512219753.html |title=Bangladeshi band wails against music piracy - Asia |publisher=Al Jazeera English |date= |accessdate=2013-10-30}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindu.com/fr/2006/04/07/stories/2006040703270100.htm |title=Friday Review Bangalore / Miscellany : Bangla band |publisher=The Hindu |date= |accessdate=2013-06-12}}</ref> The group currently consists of ] (vocal and guitar), ] (vocal and bass), Manam Ahmed (keyboards, keytar and vocal), Syed Ziaur Rahman Turjo (drums and percussion) and ] (guitar and vocal).

They released their self titled debut studio album '']'' in 1982, which contained English numbers. They released their second album ''A Step Farther'' in 1986. After four years, they released their third studio and first Bengali album ''Protisruti (Promise)'' in 1991.{{citation needed|date=April 2020}}


==History== ==History==
The first group included Farid Rashid (vocal and bass), Kamal Mainuddin (drums), Larry Burnaby (lead guitar), Ishtiaq (lead guitar), Musa (guitar), Robin (key board and vocal) and ] (keyboards and vocal). Later on, others joined the band - Shehedul Huda (drums), Khayem (bass), Milton (drums), Mahbub Rashid (drums) and Schumann Zaman (bass).


In 1982, their first album was released in English, self-titled ''Miles'' including three original songs and seven cover songs. Their first Bengali album ''Protisruti'' was released in 1991. It included 12 original Bengali songs. Second Bengali album ''Prottasha'' was released in 1993. In 1994, first CD of the band was released as ''Best of Miles''. This was the first ever CD of a Bangladeshi band. Their first album, ''Miles'', was produced in 1982 including five original songs and seven cover songs. Their second album, '']'' was released in 1986 and it consisted of 7 original and 5 cover songs. Their first Bengali album, ''Protisruti'', was released in 1991. It included 12 original Bengali songs. Their second Bengali album, ''Prottasha'', was released in 1993.{{citation needed|date=April 2020}}
The fourth Bengali album, ''Probaho'', was produced in 1999.{{citation needed|date=April 2020}}


In 2011, Grameenphone announced that it would release their album ''Proticchobi''.<ref>{{cite press release |title=GP launches 5 songs from upcoming album Proticchobi of Miles |url=https://grameenphone.com/about/media-center/press-release/gp-launches-5-songs-upcoming-album-miles-“proticchobi”%C2%9D |publisher=Grameenphone |date=29 August 2011 |access-date=16 January 2019}}</ref> The album was released in 2015.<ref name="obs8Jul2018" />
The fourth Bengali album ''Probaho'' was produced in 1999.


==Concerts== ==Concerts==
From 1979 to 1982, Miles played at the Hotel Intercontinental in Dhaka five nights a week at the Chambeeli Super Club. They went on to perform in Bangladesh Television. In 1982, Miles made their first appearance in public concert at Shilpakala Academy Auditorium in Dhaka. From 1979 to 1982, Miles played at the Chambeeli Super Club at the Hotel Intercontinental in Dhaka five nights a week. They went on to perform on ].
In 1982, Miles made their first appearance in public concert at Shilpakala Academy Auditorium in Dhaka.


In 1991, they performed their first concert outside Bangladesh. It was in ], ]. In 1996 and 1998 they went back to India to perform in ]. In 1996 they went for a major tour in USA and Canada over two months. They performed in ], ], ], ], ] and ]. In 1991, they performed their first concert outside Bangladesh, in ]. In 1992, Miles performed in the very first BAMBA concert. They signed a lucrative sponsor deal with ] in 1995 where exclusive concerts were held in Bangladesh. In 1996 and 1998 they went back to India to perform in ]. In 1996 they did a major tour in the United States and Canada over two months. They performed in ], ], ], ], ] and ].


In 1999, they performed in a large concert at Chittagong stadium with over 30,000 audience. Miles toured Australia and Italy in 2008. In 1999, they performed in a large concert at Chittagong stadium with over 30,000 attending. Miles toured Australia and Italy in 2008.
They also went to the cities of Abu Dhabi and Dubai.


In 2010, Miles performed mainly in stadium concerts across the country, in cities like Rangpur, Comilla, Mymensingh, Khulna, Rajshahi, Chittagong and Dhaka. In 2010, Miles performed mainly in stadium concerts across the country, in cities including Rangpur, Comilla, Mymensingh, Khulna, Rajshahi, Chittagong and Dhaka.


In 2012, Miles has started their 30-year anniversary tour performing in several US cities as Atlanta, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, San Jose, Seattle etc. In 2012, Miles started their 30-year anniversary tour by performing in cities of America including Atlanta, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, San Jose and Seattle.


In 2019, ''Miles 40th Anniversary'' was celebrated by touring and performing in USA's Jersey City, Alexandria, Baltimore, Los Angeles, New York, Atlantic City, Phoenix, San Jose, Tampa, Buffalo, Detroit, Columbus, West Lafayette, Dallas and Canada's Vancouver, Calgary, Winnipeg, Edmonton, Ottawa, Montreal, Toronto and also Australia's Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne as well as Bangladesh's Chittagong and a grand concert in Dhaka.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thedailystar.net/arts-entertainment/news/40-years-down-miles-go-1847350|title=40 Years down, Miles to go|website=The Daily Star|date=30 December 2019}}</ref>
Miles concert tickets are currently the highest priced (up to $250 USD) than any other Sub-Continent music bands touring United States.


==Media== ==Members==
'''Present members'''
In 1993, Miles signed with Pepsi Cola for a sponsorship agreement, which included exclusive concerts organized by Pepsi. Channel V and MTV Asia covered Miles' concert and tour news.
* ] – ], ] {{small|(1979–present)}}
BBC aired a number of Miles' interviews in their different programs along with some of their notable Bengali songs. Another interview was published in '']'', the oldest Bengali newspaper of London.
* Manam Ahmed – ] {{small|(1982–present)}}
* Syed Ziaur Rahman Turjo – ] {{small|(1997–present)}}
* ] – ] {{small|(1999–present)}}


'''Past members'''
In 2011, ], the largest mobile operator in the country, launched a campaign of Miles' album ''Proticchobi''.
* ] – ], ] {{small|(1979–2009, 2014–2017, 2018–2021)}}

* Farid Rashid – ], ] {{small|(1979–1986)}}
==Musical style==
* Kamal Mainuddin – ] {{small|(1979–1986)}}
Miles describe their work as a ] act. "We have been inspired by blues, Latin, jazz, rock and techno music," says Manam. "So our music is a combination of varied sounds and styles."
* ] – ], ] {{small|(1979–1984)}}

* Larry Burnaby – ] {{small|(1979–1984)}}
==Band Members==
* Ishtiaq – ] {{small|(1979–1982)}}
{{multiple image
* Shahedul Huda – ] {{small|(1979–1981)}}
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* Musa – ] {{small|(1982–1984)}}
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* Robin – ] {{small|(1986–1987)}}
| image1 = Shafin Ahmed.JPG
* Milton Akbar – ] {{small|(1987–1992)}}
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* Mahbubur Rashid – ] {{small|(1992–1996)}}
| image2 = Hamin Ahmed in Seattle.JPG
* Khayem Ahmed – ] {{small|(2009–2014)}}
| width2 = 205
* Faysal Ahmed Tanim – ] {{small|(2018)}}
|image3= Iqbal Asif Jewel.JPG
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|image4 = Syed Ziaur Rahman Turjo.JPG
|width4=185
| image5 = Manam Ahmed.JPG
| width5 = 172
| footer = Current band members include from left ], ], Iqbal Asif Jewel, Sued Ziaur Rahman Turjo and Manam Ahmed
}}

===Current Lineup===
*]{{snd}}Vocal & Bass (1984{{ndash}}2009, 2010{{ndash}}present)
*]{{snd}}Vocal & Guitar (1984{{ndash}}present)
*]{{snd}}Guitar & Vocal (1998{{ndash}}present)
*Manam Ahmed{{snd}}Keyboard, Keytar & Vocal(1984{{ndash}}present)
*Syed Ziaur Rahman Turjo{{snd}}Drums & Percussion(1996{{ndash}}present)

===Former Members===
*Babu vai (Lead Guitar)
* Schumann Zaman (Bass)
* Farid Rashid (Vocal & Bass)
* Kamal Mainuddin (Drums & Vocal)
* Larry Burnaby (Lead Guitar)
* Shekh Ishtiaq (Lead Guitar)
* Musa (Guitar)
* Robin (Key board & Vocal)
* Happy Akhand (Keyboards & Vocal)
* Shehedul Huda (Drums)
* Khayem (Bass)
* Milton (Drums)
* Mahbub Rashid (Drums)


==Discography== ==Discography==
{| class="wikitable"

|+Miles Discography
===Albums===
!Album/EP
*''Miles (1982)''
!Duration
*''A Step Further (1986)''
!Songs
*''] (1991)''
!Distributor
*'' Prottasha (1993)''
!Year
*''Prottoy (1996)''
|-
*''] (1997)''
|''Miles''
*''] (2000)''
|12 songs
*''Protiddhoni (2006)''
|
*''](2015)''
* Maneater
{{clear}}
* What Does It Take

* Hearts
===Notable songs===
* Thinking Of You
* Chad Tara Shurjo Nou Tumi
* Hold the Line
* Prothom Premeer Moto
* Message in a Bottle
* She kon Dorodia
* Nowhere to Run
* Firiye Dao
* Who Will Be The Fool Tonight
* Dhiki Dhiki
* Love Me Tonight
* Neela
* Bad Case of Loving You
* Jadu
* The End (Instrumental)
* Hridoyheena
* Down Under
* Kotokal Khujbo Tomay
|Modhumita Music Industries
* Pahari Meye
|1982
* Shopno Bhongo
|-
* Jala Jala
|''A Step Farther''
* Shesh Thikana
|10 songs
* Bhulbona Tomakey
|
* Piyashi Mon
* Your Little Trick
* Polasheer Prantor
* Muse Ik
* Jatiyo Sangeeter Ditiyo Line
* Either Ways
* It's Magic
* Been Too Long
* Shopno Vongo
* Shadow of Your Smile
* Be With You
* Long Last and Gone
* On His Own Again
* Take My Love
* You and Me
|]
|1986
|-
|''প্রতিশ্রুতি (Promise)''
|12 songs
|
* Chaad Tara
* Shupto Bashona
* Prothom Premer Moto
* Gunjon Shuni
* Ghorey Loiya Jao
* E Monto Aar Manena
* Shaanti Nei
* Pata Jhorey Jay
* Asha Nirasha
* Shey Kon Dorodiya
* Firey Ele Na
* Keno Ora Rajpothey
|Dawn Music
|1991
|-
|''প্রত্যাশা (Expectation)''
|13 songs
|
* Phiriye Dao
* Kotokaal Khujbo
* Neela
* Pahari Meye
* Hridoyheena
* Dhiki Dhiki
* Bhalobasha
* Shaanti Chai
* Neel Noyon
|Sangeeta
|1993
|-
|''প্রত্যয় (Belief)''
|12 songs
|
* Jala Jala
* Ei Shomoy
* Frustration
* Ei To Shei Din
* Jholmole Bikele
* Jibon
* Onabil Bisshashe
* Premer Agun
* Kokhono Dekhecho Shopne
* Tumi Nai
* Bhulbona Tomake
|Sangeeta
|1996
|-
|''প্রয়াস (Attempt) - Single''
|2 Songs
|
* Tomar Ashay
* Neel Noyon
|Unknown
|1997
|-
|''প্রবাহ (Flow)''
|11 songs
|
* Piyashi Mon
* Parina Bojhatey
* Shopnil Ei Raate
* Tumi Ki Shukhi
* Hello Dhaka
* Priyotoma
* Bishmoy Jatra
* Shesh Thikana
* Michhey Asha
* Nirobey Kichukkhon
* Polashir Prantor
* Onamika
|Sangeeta
|2000
|-
|''প্রতিধ্বনি (Echoes)''
|13 songs
|
* Protikkha
* Jay Din Jay
* Jaatio Shongiter Ditio Line
* Mon Chay
* Bishonno Jochhona
* Oshohay
* Rupkothar Rajotto
* Shaat Diner Tumi
* Dupur Belay
* Pothik
* Jolrong
* Kepe Uthe Mon
* Ontorjami
|Sangeeta
|2006
|-
|''প্রতিচ্ছবি (Reflections)''
|8 songs
|
* Chaina
* Priyotoma Megh
* Eshona
* Janiye
* Rockstar
* Mone Hoy
* Oshanto Mon
* Eto Noy Gaan
|Deadline Music
|2015
|-
|''প্রতিচ্ছবি (Reflections) - Deluxe Edition''
|3 songs
|
* Chai Tomake
* Ochena Jibon
* Notun Bhor
|Unknown
|2015
|-
|''প্রবর্তন (Evolving)''
|4 songs
|
* Chai Tomake
* Ochena Jeebon
* Notun Bhor
* Saved the Best of Me
|]
|2016
|}
*


==References== ==References==
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== External links ==
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Milesমাইল্‌স
Background information
OriginDhaka, Bangladesh
Genres
Years active1979–present
LabelsMiles Music
Members
Past members
  • Shafin Ahmed
  • Farid Rashid
  • Kamal Mainuddin
  • Happy Akhand
  • Larry Burnaby
  • Musa
  • Ishtiaq
  • Robin
  • Shahedul Huda
  • Milton Akbar
  • Mahbubur Rashid
  • Khayem Ahmed

Miles is a Bangladeshi rock band formed in Dhaka on 1 August 1979 by Farid Rashid.

They released their self titled debut studio album Miles in 1982, which contained English numbers. They released their second album A Step Farther in 1986. After four years, they released their third studio and first Bengali album Protisruti (Promise) in 1991.

History

Their first album, Miles, was produced in 1982 including five original songs and seven cover songs. Their second album, A Step Farther was released in 1986 and it consisted of 7 original and 5 cover songs. Their first Bengali album, Protisruti, was released in 1991. It included 12 original Bengali songs. Their second Bengali album, Prottasha, was released in 1993.

The fourth Bengali album, Probaho, was produced in 1999.

In 2011, Grameenphone announced that it would release their album Proticchobi. The album was released in 2015.

Concerts

From 1979 to 1982, Miles played at the Chambeeli Super Club at the Hotel Intercontinental in Dhaka five nights a week. They went on to perform on Bangladesh Television. In 1982, Miles made their first appearance in public concert at Shilpakala Academy Auditorium in Dhaka.

In 1991, they performed their first concert outside Bangladesh, in Bangalore. In 1992, Miles performed in the very first BAMBA concert. They signed a lucrative sponsor deal with Pepsi in 1995 where exclusive concerts were held in Bangladesh. In 1996 and 1998 they went back to India to perform in Kolkata. In 1996 they did a major tour in the United States and Canada over two months. They performed in New York City, Dallas, Oklahoma City, Chicago, Miami and Montreal.

In 1999, they performed in a large concert at Chittagong stadium with over 30,000 attending. Miles toured Australia and Italy in 2008.

In 2010, Miles performed mainly in stadium concerts across the country, in cities including Rangpur, Comilla, Mymensingh, Khulna, Rajshahi, Chittagong and Dhaka.

In 2012, Miles started their 30-year anniversary tour by performing in cities of America including Atlanta, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, San Jose and Seattle.

In 2019, Miles 40th Anniversary was celebrated by touring and performing in USA's Jersey City, Alexandria, Baltimore, Los Angeles, New York, Atlantic City, Phoenix, San Jose, Tampa, Buffalo, Detroit, Columbus, West Lafayette, Dallas and Canada's Vancouver, Calgary, Winnipeg, Edmonton, Ottawa, Montreal, Toronto and also Australia's Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne as well as Bangladesh's Chittagong and a grand concert in Dhaka.

Members

Present members

Past members

Discography

Miles Discography
Album/EP Duration Songs Distributor Year
Miles 12 songs
  • Maneater
  • What Does It Take
  • Hearts
  • Thinking Of You
  • Hold the Line
  • Message in a Bottle
  • Nowhere to Run
  • Who Will Be The Fool Tonight
  • Love Me Tonight
  • Bad Case of Loving You
  • The End (Instrumental)
  • Down Under
Modhumita Music Industries 1982
A Step Farther 10 songs
  • Your Little Trick
  • Muse Ik
  • Either Ways
  • Been Too Long
  • Shadow of Your Smile
  • Be With You
  • Long Last and Gone
  • On His Own Again
  • Take My Love
  • You and Me
Sargam 1986
প্রতিশ্রুতি (Promise) 12 songs
  • Chaad Tara
  • Shupto Bashona
  • Prothom Premer Moto
  • Gunjon Shuni
  • Ghorey Loiya Jao
  • E Monto Aar Manena
  • Shaanti Nei
  • Pata Jhorey Jay
  • Asha Nirasha
  • Shey Kon Dorodiya
  • Firey Ele Na
  • Keno Ora Rajpothey
Dawn Music 1991
প্রত্যাশা (Expectation) 13 songs
  • Phiriye Dao
  • Kotokaal Khujbo
  • Neela
  • Pahari Meye
  • Hridoyheena
  • Dhiki Dhiki
  • Bhalobasha
  • Shaanti Chai
  • Neel Noyon
Sangeeta 1993
প্রত্যয় (Belief) 12 songs
  • Jala Jala
  • Ei Shomoy
  • Frustration
  • Ei To Shei Din
  • Jholmole Bikele
  • Jibon
  • Onabil Bisshashe
  • Premer Agun
  • Kokhono Dekhecho Shopne
  • Tumi Nai
  • Bhulbona Tomake
Sangeeta 1996
প্রয়াস (Attempt) - Single 2 Songs
  • Tomar Ashay
  • Neel Noyon
Unknown 1997
প্রবাহ (Flow) 11 songs
  • Piyashi Mon
  • Parina Bojhatey
  • Shopnil Ei Raate
  • Tumi Ki Shukhi
  • Hello Dhaka
  • Priyotoma
  • Bishmoy Jatra
  • Shesh Thikana
  • Michhey Asha
  • Nirobey Kichukkhon
  • Polashir Prantor
  • Onamika
Sangeeta 2000
প্রতিধ্বনি (Echoes) 13 songs
  • Protikkha
  • Jay Din Jay
  • Jaatio Shongiter Ditio Line
  • Mon Chay
  • Bishonno Jochhona
  • Oshohay
  • Rupkothar Rajotto
  • Shaat Diner Tumi
  • Dupur Belay
  • Pothik
  • Jolrong
  • Kepe Uthe Mon
  • Ontorjami
Sangeeta 2006
প্রতিচ্ছবি (Reflections) 8 songs
  • Chaina
  • Priyotoma Megh
  • Eshona
  • Janiye
  • Rockstar
  • Mone Hoy
  • Oshanto Mon
  • Eto Noy Gaan
Deadline Music 2015
প্রতিচ্ছবি (Reflections) - Deluxe Edition 3 songs
  • Chai Tomake
  • Ochena Jibon
  • Notun Bhor
Unknown 2015
প্রবর্তন (Evolving) 4 songs
  • Chai Tomake
  • Ochena Jeebon
  • Notun Bhor
  • Saved the Best of Me
Sony DADC 2016

References

  1. "Miles is back together again". The New Nation. 12 August 2018. Retrieved 15 January 2019.
  2. ^ "Miles returns after nine years". The Daily Observer. Dhaka. 8 July 2015. Retrieved 16 January 2019.
  3. "Reunited Miles to perform in Clean Dhaka concert". Prothom Alo. Retrieved 16 January 2019.
  4. "GP launches 5 songs from upcoming album Proticchobi of Miles" (Press release). Grameenphone. 29 August 2011. Retrieved 16 January 2019.
  5. "40 Years down, Miles to go". The Daily Star. 30 December 2019.

External links

Miles
Studio albums
  • Miles
  • A Step Farther
  • "প্রতিশ্রুতি"
  • "প্রত্যাশা"
  • "প্রত্যয়"
  • "প্রয়াস"
  • "প্রবাহ"
  • "প্রতিধ্বনি"
  • "প্রতিচ্ছবি"''
  • "প্রবর্তন"
Compilation albums
  • Best of Miles
  • "প্রিয়তমা"
  • "ফিরিয়ে দাও"
Label
  • MILES MUSIC
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