Shahriar Kamal, deputy managing director of the Concord group, Arshad Hosein, editor of Binodon, Aiyub Bacchu, eminent band artiste and one of the members of the jury board, among others were present on the occasion.

Amplifying on the programme, Kamal said the closing date for application forms is February 24 and the age group is between 18-25 for men and women. At the preliminary stage, first 100 competitors will be selected and among them 24 will go in for the grooming session. The semi-final round, to be held on March 10, will zero into nine men and nine women. Ultimately five men and five women will be selected for the final round in April. Other criteria are ability in singing, recitation and acting, among others, added Hosein.