Published : Tuesday, 25 March, 2025 at 5:20 PM Count : 171
Photo. Collected
Sanjida Khatun, president of Chhayanaut passed away at Square Hospital at 3:10am today. The Ekushey Padak-winning Rabindra Sangeet exponent was a lighthouse in the cultural arena, who not only made music but also enlightened people with it.
Laisa Ahmad Lisa, her daughter-in-law confirmed the news. The 92-year-old veteran singer passed away due to old age complications.
In 2021, she was also honoured with the Padma Shri, considered the fourth highest civilian award in India.
Sanjida Khatun was born on April 4, 1933. Her endless contributions, in upholding the spirit of liberal thinking, are vividly reflected in her work and her lifelong philosophy.
Sanjida Khatun was also one of the founders of Bangladesh Mukti Sangrami Shilpi Sangstha during the Liberation War in 1971 and Chhayanaut in the early 1960s. It was under her tutelage that Chhayanaut has grown into a world-renowned institute promoting classical music and dance.
Hasina can’t evade responsibility for Khaleda Zia’s death: Nazrul
Pakistan’s National Assembly speaker calls on chief adviser
Three service chiefs attend Khaleda Zia’s janaza
Farewell to a leader; Khaleda Zia laid to rest with state honour
Highest 18 candidates file nominations in Dhaka-12, Gazipur-2
Mirza Fakhrul submits nomination for Thakurgaon-1
Artistes mourn the passing of Khaleda Zia
Khaleda Zia’s janaza held with tears of lakhs of mourners
Rumeen Farhana, Nirob among nine BNP leaders expelled
