Sanjay Dev represented Bangladesh at FIFA opening ceremony, who is this star?

The presence of Bangladesh's red-green flag, the Bengal Tiger of the Sundarbans and the national emblem at the opening ceremony of the FIFA World Cup 2026 caught the attention of world viewers. At the opening ceremony held at the BMO Stadium in Toronto, Canada, Bangladeshi-origin singer, music director and DJ Sanjay Dev came into the spotlight not only with his performance but also by highlighting the national identity through his attire.

Sanjay Dev performed the new song 'Sir Sir', created by FIFA, accompanied by Nora Fatihi and French hip-hop star Vegedream. Along with the rhythm of the song and the stage decoration, Sanjay's attire attracted the attention of the audience more.

The design of the Bengal Tiger of the Sundarbans, the national flower Shapla and the red-green flag of Bangladesh appeared on the sleeves of his jacket. During the performance, he repeatedly pointed to the design of the jacket, which many viewers perceived as a symbolic message of the country's representation. The moment quickly spread on social media and created widespread discussion.

Sanjay Dev's roots are in Srimangal, Moulvibazar, Bangladesh. He moved to the United States with his family about two decades ago. It was there that he began practicing music. Sanjay Dev gradually established himself on the international stage. As a result of long preparation and creative work, he got a place on the opening stage of one of the world's biggest sporting events.

Before the program, he had said that there was a special plan for this performance, because such an opportunity does not come again and again in life. As part of that plan, the symbols of Bangladesh were added to the outfit. The outfit was designed by Chhaya Kumar, embroidered by John Kim, and styled by Jasmine Patel.

A 65-second video of the performance quickly went viral after it was published on social media. Within a few hours, it received millions of views, huge reactions, and thousands of shares and comments.