Farida Parveen remembered on first death anniversary

Channel i is marking the first death anniversary of Farida Parveen today, with two special programmes remembering the singer whose voice helped bring Lalon Shah’s songs to generations of listeners in Bangladesh and beyond.

Parveen died on September 13, 2025, after suffering from kidney complications. She was 70.

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A special magazine programme, directed and presented by senior journalist Abdur Rahman, will be broadcast at 5:18pm today. The programme will look back at Parveen’s life, career and contribution to Lalon Sangeet.

She will also be remembered on “Gaan Diye Shuru”, which will air after the 7am news. Renowned flautist Gazi Abdul Hakim will appear on the programme.

Parveen began her musical career in 1968 as a singer with Rajshahi Betar, initially performing Nazrul Sangeet. She came to wider public attention in 1973 through patriotic songs before turning increasingly towards the music of Lalon Shah.

She trained in Lalon Sangeet under spiritual mentor Moksed Ali Shah. Over the years, Lalon’s songs became the defining body of her work, with Parveen developing a distinctive approach to performing the mystic poet’s compositions.

Her work went beyond the concert stage. She established the Ochin Pakhi Sangeet Academy to introduce Lalon Sangeet to younger generations and encourage the study and practice of the tradition.

Parveen received the Ekushey Padak in 1987 for her contribution to music. She also won the Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer in 1993 and received the Fukuoka Asian Culture Prize in 2008.