CD Choice
| CD Choice | |
|---|---|
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| Founded | 2006 |
| Founder | Md. Zahirul Islam Shohel |
| Status | Active |
| Distributor | CD Choice |
| Genre | Various (Music, Drama, Film, Bengali, Bangladeshi Devotional) |
| Country of origin | Bangladesh |
| Location | Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Official website | cdchoice |
CD Choice is a Bangladeshi record label and media production company based in Dhaka. Founded in 2006 by Zahirul Islam Shohel, the company produces and distributes music, television dramas, telefilms and films — initially on cassettes, CDs, VCDs and DVDs, and later through digital platforms. Described in 2016 as one of the most-discussed production houses in Bangladesh's music scene, it expanded onto YouTube, where its main channel is among the most-subscribed Bangladeshi channels, with around 8.9 million subscribers as of October 2026.
History
CD Choice was established in 2006 by Md. Zahirul Islam Shohel. In its early years the company produced cassettes, CDs, VCDs and DVDs of music, dramas, television films and movies. It became known for large seasonal release slates, including a record number of albums for Valentine's Day and several albums and music videos for Pohela Boishakh, among them folk singer Momtaz's solo album Joler Ayna.
The label has released albums and singles by artists including Habib Wahid, Imran Mahmudul, Arfin Rumey, Kumar Bishwajit, Tahsan, Nancy, Sabrina Porshi, Minar and Fahmida Nabi. Notable releases include the collaborative album Nancy with Stars and the audio of the film Sultana Bibiana. CD Choice Music released folk singer Fakir Alamgir's album Old is Gold; singer Rakib Mosabbir's solo album Mon ta Chhuye Dekho Na; Dhruba Guha's debut album Shudhu Tomar Jonno; Ujjwal Aditya's debut solo album Prem Pagla; and Tamim Islam's debut solo album Tamim. Emdad Sumon has been described as the head (kornodhar) of CD Choice Music.
Digital presence
CD Choice launched its YouTube channel on 18 January 2014. On 2 April 2018 the channel crossed 7.5 million subscribers, and it was verified by YouTube the same year. It was reported as the first Bangladeshi institution to receive YouTube's Silver Play Button, followed by the Gold Play Button. As of October 2026 the channel had around 8.9 million subscribers and more than 2,700 videos. The company's second channel, "CD CHOICE Drama", launched in October 2016, had around 7.6 million subscribers. The most-viewed song on the main channel is "Mon Pinjira", composed by Rakib Mosabbir.
Artists
Artists who have released music through CD Choice include:
- Rakib Mosabbir
- Habib Wahid
- Imran Mahmudul
- Kazi Shuvo
- Sabrina Porshi
- Mila Islam
- Kumar Bishwajit
- Tahsan
- Sania Sultana Liza
- Minar
- Fahmida Nabi
- Tanvir Evan
- Arfin Rumey
- Farabi Islam
Notable albums
- Chithi – Arfin Rumey and Nancy
- Manena Mon – Imran Mahmudul and Puja
- Anmona – Imran Mahmudul and Naomi
- Ki Jadu Korecho – Andrew Kishore and Kanak Chapa
- Jaan Amar Jaan – S I Tutul and Nancy
- Ei Bukete – Tausif and Farabi
- Rodela Akash – Kazi Shuvo and Puja
- Par Koro Tumi – Kumar Bishwajit
- Amare Chhareya – Tausif
- Na Bola Kotha – Elias and Orin
- Bhalobashar Porosh – Arfin Rumey and Kheya
- Mon Chhuye Dekho – Arfin Rumey and Anonna
- Jibon To Sukher Holo – Shahid and Shubhmita
- Jaan Pakhi – Tausif and Kheya
- Mon ta Chhuye Dekho Na – Rakib Mosabbir (2017)
References
- ↑ "সরগরম ঢাকার অডিও বাজার" [Dhaka's audio market heats up]. Prothom Alo (in Bengali). 13 April 2016.
- 1 2 3 "সংগীত জগতে আলোচিত প্রযোজনা প্রতিষ্ঠান সিডি চয়েস ১০ বছর" [CD Choice, the much-discussed production house of the music world, turns 10]. Khobor Twenty Four (in Bengali). 3 January 2016.
- 1 2 3 "ভালোবাসা দিবসে রেকর্ড সংখ্যক অ্যালবাম নিয়ে সিডি চয়েস" [CD Choice with a record number of albums for Valentine's Day]. Rising Stars, Daily Ittefaq (in Bengali). 25 June 2018.
- 1 2 "সিডি চয়েস মিউজিকের বৈশাখী অ্যালবামে থাকছে যেসব গান" [Songs featured in CD Choice Music's Boishakhi albums]. Bangladesh Pratidin (in Bengali). 1 May 2018.
- 1 2 "CD Choice YouTube stats". vidIQ. Retrieved 4 November 2026.
8.9M subscribers, 2,700 videos; channel data updated 26 October 2026
- ↑ "দশ বছরে সিডি চয়েস" [Ten years of CD Choice]. Rising Stars, Priyo.com (in Bengali). 25 July 2006.
- ↑ "বৈশাখের নতুন এ্যালবাম" [New albums for Boishakh]. Daily Janakantha (in Bengali). Retrieved 4 November 2026.
- 1 2 "'সিঙ্গেল' আর 'ইপি'র জোয়ার" [The wave of singles and EPs]. Bangla Tribune (in Bengali). Retrieved 4 November 2026.
- 1 2 "নতুন গানে ফকির আলমগীর" [Fakir Alamgir with new songs]. Daily Star Bangla (in Bengali). 28 July 2017. Retrieved 4 November 2026.
- 1 2 "আলোচনায় রাকিব মুসাব্বিরের মনটা ছুঁয়ে দেখো না" [Rakib Mosabbir's 'Mon ta Chhuye Dekho Na' in discussion]. Daily Inqilab (in Bengali). 14 May 2017. Retrieved 4 November 2026.
- ↑ "ধ্রুবতারার মতোই উজ্জ্বল হয়ে থাকতে চান ধ্রুব গুহ" [Dhruba Guha wants to shine bright like the pole star]. Daily Inqilab (in Bengali). 30 April 2016. Retrieved 4 November 2026.
- ↑ "উজ্জ্বল আদিত্যের 'প্রেম পাগলা'" [Ujjwal Aditya's 'Prem Pagla']. Bangladesh Pratidin (in Bengali). 24 August 2018. Retrieved 4 November 2026.
- ↑ "গানটাই আমার প্রশান্তির ঠিকানা : তামিম ইসলাম" [Music is my address of peace: Tamim Islam]. Jago News 24 (in Bengali). Retrieved 4 November 2026.
- ↑ "CD Choice's YouTube Achievements". Social Blade. Retrieved 4 November 2026.
Channel created 18 January 2014
- ↑ "ইউটিউবে সিডি চয়েসের রেকর্ড" [CD Choice's record on YouTube]. Jugantor (in Bengali). 1 June 2018.
- ↑ "ভেরিফাইড হলো সিডি চয়েস মিউজিকের ইউটিউব চ্যানেল" [CD Choice Music's YouTube channel gets verified]. Daily Inqilab (in Bengali). 1 June 2018.
- 1 2 "সিলভার বাটন পেলো সিডি চয়েস মিউজিক" [CD Choice Music receives the Silver Button]. Dhaka Pratidin (in Bengali). 26 May 2018.
- ↑ Joynal, Abedin (26 May 2018). "CD Choice Music bags YouTube Silver Play Button". The Monthly Register.
- 1 2 "গোল্ডেন প্লে বাটন পাচ্ছে সিডি চয়েস" [CD Choice to receive the Golden Play Button]. Manab Zamin (in Bengali). 21 April 2018.
- ↑ "CD CHOICE Drama's YouTube Realtime Statistics". Social Blade. Retrieved 4 November 2026.
7.58M subscribers; channel created 25 October 2016
