Bedaruddin Ahmad
Bedaruddin Ahmad (15 March 1927 – 1998) was a Bangladeshi musician. He was the founder principal of Bulbul Lalitakala Academy.[1]
Bedaruddin Ahmad | |
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| Born | 15 March 1927 |
| Died | 1998 (aged 70–71) |
Early life and career
Ahmad was born in Sherpur Upazila, Bogra District to Muhammad Mohiruddin and Nekjahan Begum. He first learnt to play the harmonium from Gour Chandra Ghosh. He stood first in a children's musical contest in North Bengal in 1940.[1]
Ahmad moved to Calcutta to study classical music from Yusuf Khan Qureshi, Mohammad Hossain Khasru and Raisuddin. He was a regular artiste of All India Radio in Caluctta.[1]
Awards
- Bangla Academy Literary Award (1974)
- Ekushey Padak (1980)
References
- Mobarak Hossain Khan. "Ahmad, Bedaruddin". Banglapedia. Retrieved June 11, 2015.
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