বাংলা 
English 
In the music of Bangladesh, Lalon songs hold a special place - a myth woven from subtle ideas of humanity, devotion, sociology and sovereign feeling.
Farida Parveen was the dreamer on that path, the one who lifted the mystery and depth of Lalon songs in her voice and carried them to the hearts of ordinary people.
Childhood and Birth
- Farida Parveen was born on 31 December 1954 (in Shaol village of Singra thana in Natore district)
- From childhood she had a strong attraction to music - she sang playing the harmonium and took part in musical gatherings with the music lovers of the neighboring community
- The family's encouragement and the surrounding environment pushed her toward music
Musical Journey
- Early training and a soulful transformation
- She first learned classical and Nazrul songs - studying under many ustads
- In 1968 she joined Rajshahi Betar as a Nazrul singer
- Later Moksed Ali Shah (Moksed Ali Shai) guided her onto the path of Lalon songs
- Rise in Lalon songs
- "Satya Bolo Supathe Cholo" is one of her very popular Lalon songs, through which she gained wide recognition
- Her other famous songs include "Tomra Bhule Gecho Mallikader Nam", "Nindar Kanta Jodi" and others
- She also spread the essence of Lalon songs abroad - her music has been performed in various countries including Europe, America and India
- Other music and work
- She also took part in film songs and won the National Film Award as best female playback singer for the film "Ondho Prem"
- With the aim of preserving the true form of Lalon songs and carrying them to coming generations, she worked and formed a trust
Personal Life
- Her first husband's name was Abu Zafar; later she was bound in marriage to the flutist Gazi Abdul Hakim
- For a long time she suffered from various health complications including kidney problems
Death and Last Rites
- On 2 September 2025 she was admitted to Universal Medical College Hospital for regular dialysis
- Subsequently her physical condition became critical, and on 10 September she was placed on life support
- Finally she passed away at 10:15 pm on 13 September 2025
- The news of her death spread deep mourning through the country's cultural circles and the general public
- Her last janaza was held in Dhaka; afterward her body was taken to Kushtia and buried at the Kushtia municipal graveyard
Leading Honors and Awards
- Ekushey Padak (1987)
- National Film Award (Best Female Playback Singer, 1993)
- Fukuoka Asian Culture Prize (2008)
- Many other honors and recognitions
Contributions and Legacy
- Farida Parveen was not merely a singer - she was the living representative of Lalon songs.
- Through her voice the core theme and spiritual philosophy of Lalon songs reached her listeners - love, faith, humanity and sorrow found expression in her songs.
- She is an inspiration for the singers of the new generation.
- With her passing Bangladesh lost an incomparable treasure of art and culture - but her composed melodies and messages will live on.
The story of Farida Parveen's life teaches us - music is not merely entertainment; it is a guiding light, a reflection of humanity's innermost desires and feelings.
Where between life and duty melody accompanies one in pain and in joy, there Farida Parveen will live forever in her songs.
