Bedaruddin Ahmad
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Bedaruddin Ahmad | |
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| Born | 15 March 1927 |
| Died | 1998 (aged 70–71) |
Bedaruddin Ahmad (15 March 1927 – 1998) was a Bangladeshi musician. He was the founder principal of Bulbul Lalitakala Academy.[1]
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[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b c Mobarak Hossain Khan. "Ahmad, Bedaruddin". Banglapedia. Retrieved June 11, 2015.
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Categories:
- 1927 births
- 1998 deaths
- Bangladeshi male musicians
- Recipients of Bangla Academy Award
- Recipients of the Ekushey Padak in arts
- 20th-century male musicians