Bulbul Mahalanobis, a celebrated singer from the Swadhin Bangla Betar Kendra, and Ashfaqur Rahman Khan, an organiser for the radio station, died within hours of each other, reports bdnews24.com.
Bulbul was one of the artists who took part in the song 'Bijoy Nishan Urchhe Oi' (The victory flag flies high), which was broadcast on radio to mark the historic moment of Bangladesh's victory in the 1971 Liberation War.
Ashfaqur served as a programme manager at the clandestine radio station during the war.
Bulbul passed away at her Dhaka residence at around 02:00 am on Friday after suffering from several complications due to old age, according to Bulbul's niece Jayita Mahalanobish, an actor and theatre activist. She was 70.
Meanwhile, 81-year-old Ashfaqur died in Dhaka's Square Hospital at around 08:30 am.
Bulbul's family will make arrangements for her burial after her son returns from America, Jayita said.
Born on Mar 10, 1953, Bulbul was also an author, recitalist, actor and presenter.
UNB adds: President Mohammed Shahabuddin on Friday expressed his profound shock at the deaths of Bulbul Mahalanobis and Ashfaqur Rahman Khan.
In a condolence message, the President said that the death of two renowned artists on the same day is an irreparable loss to the cultural arena of the country. The nation will never forget their outstanding contribution in the great Liberation War.
Shahabuddin prayed for the eternal peace of the departed souls of the deceased and conveyed deep sympathy to the bereaved families.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister (PM) Sheikh Hasina expressed profound shock and sorrow at the death of two valiant freedom fighters.
Swadhin Bangla Betar Kendra singer Bulbul, organiser Ashfaqur die
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FE Team | Published: July 14, 2023 23:19:25
Swadhin Bangla Betar Kendra singer Bulbul, organiser Ashfaqur die
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