Marching Song, more popularly known as "Notuner Gaan" is the national march of Bangladesh, whose lyrics and tune were written by Kazi Nazrul Islam in 1928. It was first published in a newspaper named "Shikha" with the title "Notuner Gaan" (The Song of Youth). It was later included in his book "Shondha".
"Marching Song" Translated in English
March on, March on! (Chorus) The drum resounds in the sky above, The earth below is all agog, You the corps of youth of the scarlet dawn— March on, march on!
We shall knock at the door of dawn And usher in the bright red morning. We shall put an end to the murky night And to obstacles as big as the mountains. We shall sing the song of the ever new And shall liven up the cremation ground of thousands. We shall impart new life and fresh strength in the arms. March on, new youth, Listen carefully to the call of life On the threshold of death! Break, break the barriers- March, march! Let us march on!
March on, March on, etc. (Chorus) Above, thunder rolls out the command: You soldiers pledged to martyrdom muster, March out in all directions And open up the chamber of sleep!
Long ago you lost the royal status, Yet the wanderer still longs for the past And sings and sheds tears. Let the fabulous throne of by-gone empire be by-gone. Awake, you insensible ones! Note how countries like Persia, Rome, Greece, Russia and so many of them went under. Yet they have all awakened again: You weaklings, awake, arise! We shall build up a new Taj Mahal out of dust and soil! March on, March on, March on! March on, March on, etc. (Chorus)
