The 44th death anniversary of legendary folk singer Abdul Alim will be observed today (Wednesday) in a befitting manner, reports BSS.
Different cultural organisations of the country have chalked out various programmes in memory of the legendary singer.
The day's programme will start with placing of wreaths at his grave. Members of Abdul Alim Foundation will place wreaths at his grave and will offer prayers early in the morning.
They will also hold a milad in the evening.
Abdul Alim was born at Talibpur village in Murshidabad of West Bengal in India. He died on September 5 in 1974 at the then PG Hospital (now Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University Hospital).
He won posthumous Swadhinata Padak and posthumous Ekuskey Padak in 1997 and1977 respectively for his outstanding contribution to the folk song.
Abdul Alim's 44th death anniv today (2018-09-05)
FE Team | Published: September 05, 2018 00:02:12 | Updated: September 05, 2019 00:14:43
Abdul Alim's 44th death anniv today (2018-09-05)
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