Sania Sultana Liza

Sania Sultana Liza is a Bangladeshi singer. Her songs have been featured in different albums and films. She was the winner of the musical reality show Close Up-1 at NTV in 2008. She is known for several popular songs, including Bhul Kore Jodi, Pagli Suraiya, Pakhi, Jabi Koto Dure, Moner Angina, Eito Bhalobash, Baroti Mashe and Amar Jodi Thakto Dana. These works have helped her establish a distinctive presence in the Bangladeshi music industry. She served as the chief judge in the reality show, RTV's Young Star Season 2, 2023 themed Gola Chhere Gao.

Background and career Liza took up singing lessons at the age of seven; her first teacher was M.A. Hye, who taught her the basics. Afterward, she learned lessons from Anwar Hossain Anu, a teacher of Mymensingh Shilpakala Academy. He taught her classical and modern songs. Her participation in the media started in 2004 through performing in the Notun Kuri competition at Bangladesh Television.

She passed SSC in 2008 from Gouripur Pilot Girls High School from the commerce group. She passed HSC in 2010 from Shahid Syed Nazrul Islam College, Mymensingh. She completed her BBA from Daffodil International University in 2015.

Liza participated in music and sports at high school and during brief periods at college in Mymensingh and later around the world. In 2004, she achieved the position of "runner-up" in badminton of Jatiyo Shishu Kriya Protijogita based on age. She was the "champion" in badminton based on the age of Jatiyo Shishu Kriya Protijogita in the greater Mymensingh district for six years (2005–2010). She also got "silver medal" in Hamdth – Nath competition based on age which is arranged by Islamic Foundation Bangladesh in 2006. She received the "gold medal" in the National Music Competition and Jatiyo Shishu Polli Geeti Competition in 2006.

Close Up-1 In 2008, the third talent hunt organized by Closeup1 was held. The contest began in June and around 86,000 contestants were selected in the primary rounds from all over the country. From them, 541 got the opportunity to take part in the main contest. At the third selection, 115 were selected. From the 115,042 were singled out. Out of 42, only the top 12 were chosen. Liza was the winner of Close Up-1.

On December 17, the grand finale of "CloseUp1: Tomakei Khujchhey Bangladesh 2008" was held. The winner was selected based on a point system that included both marks given by the judges and public votes (through SMS). As the winner, Liza received 1 million Bangladeshi taka ($14,500 as of December 2008) and a car. Her second solo album, Pagli Suraiya was released on 17 July 2015. Liza also did playback in over 50 Bangladeshi films. She has sung on over 50 mixed albums. She is the first Bangladeshi female singer that her music video on aired on UK-based Bollywood music channel B4U Music.

Liza is also a TV host in Bangladesh. She has hosted over 10 regular TV shows about music on Bangladeshi satellite TV channels. Liza take on the role of chief judge in the reality show, RTV's 'Young Star Season 2, 2023' themed 'Gola Chhere Gao. She also served as a chief judge on the children's music reality show RTV's Little Star 2025, themed Agamir Konthoshor.

Personal life Liza has been married to Shobuj Khandakar, a Bangladeshi businessman residing in the United States, since December 2022. She gave birth to a daughter in New York on 17 March 2024.

Solo albums

Filmography Eito Bhalobasha (2012) O Amar Desher Mati (2012) Taarkata (2014) Cheleti Abol Tabol Meyeti Pagol Pagol (2015) Bhola To Jay Na Tare (2015) Aina Shundory (2015) Sultana Bibiana (2017) Gohin Baluchor (2017) Abbas (2019) Joy Nogorer Jomidar (2020) Shoshurbari Zindabad 2 (2022) Adom (2023) Briddhashram (2023)

Singles Year Title Label/YouTube Channel Director Music Director Lyrics Reference 2017 Bhalobashi Bola Hoye Jaak CMV Music Shahrear Polock Belal Khan Isteaque Ahmed 2018 Asmani Rtv Music Sohel Rana Bidduth Shafiq Tuhin Shafiq Tuhin 2019 Ek Jamuna Hw Production Hw Production Habib Wahid Faujia Sultana Poly 2019 Pran Jure Liza Aabid Hasan Arfin Rumey Zahid Akbar 2019 Ek Brishtite Liza Aabid Hasan Autumnal Moon Autumnal Moon 2019 Tomar Smrity Tuku Dhruba Music Station Vicky Zahed Akassh & Sajid Sarker Robiul Islam Jibon 2020 Bhabna with Hridoy Khan HK Production HK Production Hridoy Khan Hridoy Khan 2021 Bangla Bhasha Liza Aabid Hasan Suman Kalyan & Anwar Hossen Anu Nurul Islam Manik 2021 Pakhi with Belal Khan BK Production Raj Biswas Sankor Belal Khan & Din Islam Sharuk Musa K Mahamud 2022 Chai Tomay Liza Sania Sultana Liza Naved Parvez Shimul SB 2022 Ferena Harano Dingulo with Asif Akbar ARB Entertainment Yamin Elan Kabir Suman Kabir Suman 2023 Bhalobasha Noy Sheki Liza Raj Biswas Sankor Nazir Mahmud & Musfiq Litu Lalon Lohani 2023 Jotone with Muhin Khan Muhin Rashid Polash Sujon Arif Habib Siraji Babbu 2023 Tumi Je Amar Shadhinota Liza Raj Biswas Sankor Suman Kalyan & Anwar Hossen Anu Nurul Islam Manik 2024 Purnima Chad Liza Raj Biswas Sankor Naquib Khan & Foad Nasser Babu Dr. Shoeb Ahmed 2024 Baba Tumi Amar with Rafiqul Alam (singer) Liza Ahmed Sushmoy Foad Nasser Babu Samina Salam 2024 Valobashbo Sudhu Tomay with Belal Khan Sultan Entertainment Mahmud Mahin Belal Khan Ahmed Risvy 2025 Premer Kabbo Hobe Churanto with Robi Chowdhury Fagun Audio Vision Hanif Sanket Kishore Das Liton Adhikary Rintu 2025 Tita Kotha with Samz & Rizan SF Multimedia Sabbir Ahmed MS Samz & Adib Kabir Samz 2025 Tumi Ele Liza Raj Biswas Sankor Faisal Ahmed & Meer Masum Nurul Islam Manik 2025 O Priyo Valobasa Nio with Kishore Das Kishore Das W.A.S (GALGOPPO) Kishore Das Kishore Das 2025 O Bangladesh Swadhin Bangladesh with Sabina Yasmin & Syed Abdul Hadi Fagun Audio Vision Hanif Sanket Shouquat Ali Imon Mohammad Rafiquzzaman 2025 Amra Shobai Bangladesh with Jahid Antu, Anik Sutradhar, Adiba Kamal, Ankita Mallick, Arindal Antor & Dipannita Shithe Liza Raj Biswas Sankor Emon Saha Kabir Bakul 2026 Bhalobasha Keno Je Emon Hoy with Belal Khan Belal Khan Ador Mirza Belal Khan Sohodeb Saha 2026 Tomar Rodela Akashe with Anik Sutradhar Belal Khan Raj Biswas Sankor Nazir Mahmud Lalon Lohana 2026 Godhuli Logon Syeda Hema TeamWork Hridoy Hasin Syeda Hema 2026 Tumi Bihon Liza Raj Biswas Sankor Jisan Khan Shuvo Jisan Khan Shuvo

Awards 2008– Close Up-1(Champion) 2014– AJFB Awards (Best Singer Female) 2015– Dallywood Awards (Best Singer Female) 2022– Star Plus Communication Awards (Best Singer Female) 2025– Channel i Music Awards (Best Singer for Modern Song)