lyricist Fazal-e-Khuda dies of Covid-19
PM condoles
Monday, 5 July 2021
Veteran lyricist and poet Fazal-e-Khuda, known for penning the patriotic song "Salam Salam Hajar Salam", passed away in the early hours of Sunday after losing battle against COVID-19, reports UNB.
The noted lyricist died around 4am at Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College Hospital in the capital, his son Sajib Onasis and daughter-in-law Farhana Tania told the media .
On June 29, Fazal-E-Khuda and his wife Mahmuda Sultana were diagnosed with coronavirus and started receiving treatment at their home. He was then taken to the hospital on June 30 due to breathing difficulties.
Born in Banagram, Pabna on March 9, 1941, Fazal-E-Khuda is highly revered for writing the song "Salam Salam Hajar Salam".
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina expressed profound shock at his death.