Full name: Mohammad Mizanur Rahman Minar
Stage name: Minar Rahman
Birth date: December 26, 1992
Birth place: Chittagong, Bangladesh
Father: M. Azharul Islam
Mother: Nilufar Islam
Education: American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB)
Occupation: Singer, songwriter, composer, writer, cartoonist
Years active: 2008-present
Genres: Pop, R&B, rock, Indian film music
Instruments: Guitar, piano, vocals
Debut album: Danpitey (2008)
Zodiac sign: Capricorn
Mohammad Mizanur Rahman Minar, popularly known as Minar Rahman, is one of the most popular singer-songwriters in Bangladesh. He shot to fame in 2008 with his debut solo album Danpitey, which he wrote, composed and performed entirely himself. Known for hits like “Jhoom” and “Keu Kotha Rakheni”, Minar is also a lyricist, writer and cartoonist, making him one of the most versatile artistes of his generation.
Minar Rahman Early Life
Minar Rahman was born on December 26, 1992, in Chittagong, Bangladesh. His father, M. Azharul Islam, is a banker, and his mother, Nilufar Islam, is a homemaker. He was drawn to music from an early age, inspired largely by his father. He studied at the American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB) in Dhaka. Along with music, he also cultivated a passion for drawing and cartoons as a young boy.
Minar Rahman Career
Minar began his music career in 2008 with his self-composed debut album Danpitey, which he wrote, composed and performed entirely on his own. He gained wider recognition with the song “Shada”, whose music was arranged by famous singer-songwriter Tahsan Khan. His second solo album Aari followed in 2011, and his third album Aha Re was released in 2015. He also appeared on mixed albums such as The Hit Album 4 (2013).
In 2016, Minar delivered a string of hit singles and albums including Duur Theke, “Poth” and “Jhoom”. His song “Jhoom” crossed 40 million views on YouTube and became one of the most-viewed Bangladeshi songs on the platform. In 2020, he released “Keu Kotha Rakheni”, which went on to become his biggest hit, crossing 100 million views by August 2026. He also lent his voice to the song “Eka Din” for the 2018 Indian Bengali film Fidaa.
Minar Rahman Other Works
Beyond music, Minar has worked as a cartoonist for the popular Bangladeshi satirical magazine Unmad since 2008. He also debuted as a novelist in 2019 with Rudro Ebong Ekti Grand Piano at the Ekushey Book Fair.
Minar Rahman Personal Life
Minar Rahman keeps his personal life mostly away from the limelight. He has not publicly shared details about his relationship status.
Minar Rahman Other Facts
In August 2026, Minar’s song “Keu Kotha Rakheni” crossed 100 million views on YouTube. The same month, Spotify Bangladesh named him among the seven “Certified Icons of Bangla Music” alongside Runa Laila, Sabina Yasmin, Warfaze, Habib Wahid, Tahsan Khan and Pritom Hasan.