Farida Parveen: The Voice of Lalon Passes Away

Renowned Bangladeshi folk singer Farida Parveen is no more. She was 73.The eminent artiste, celebrated as the 'Queen of Lalon Song', passed away on Saturday ( September 13) at 10:15pm.The news of her demise was confirmed by Dr Ashis Kumar Chakraborty, Managing Director of Universal Medical College Hospital. Farida Parveen left behind husband and four children.The iconic singer had long been suffering from kidney complications. In recent months, her condition deteriorated to the point that she required dialysis twice a week. On September 2, as part of her regular treatment, she was taken to Universal Medical College Hospital in Mohakhali. Following dialysis, her condition worsened, prompting doctors to advise hospitalisation. She remained under intensive care, but as her health further declined last Wednesday, physicians placed her on life support. Despite the best efforts of her medical team, Farida Parveen breathed her last, departing for the eternal abode.Born on December 31, 1954 in Singra, Natore, Farida Parveen ...

• 13 Sep 2025