Members of Sammilito Sangskritik Jote, Gana Sangeet Somonnoy Parishad, Patho Natok Parishad, Udichi Shilpigoshthi, Dhaka city units of Awami League, Central Khelaghor Asar, Bangabandhu Sangskritik Jote and various other political and cultural platforms paid rich tributes to the folk legend. He was paid the last tribute at the Central Shaheed Minar premises yesterday. He had been receiving treatment there since July 16 after he tested positive for Covid-19 on July 14. Respect and love,” wrote music director Emon Chowdhury.īesides, Bappa Majumder, Asif Akbar, Pritom Ahmed, Shafiq Tuhin, Elita Karim, Sharmin Sultana Sumi, Konal and many other celebrities paid tributes to Fakir Alamgir.įakir Alamgir breathed his last around 10:56pm on Friday following a cardiac arrest at the Covid unit of United Hospital in Dhaka. I wish his soul may rest in eternal peace.” Respect,” wrote the actor.ĭhrubo Music Station proprietor and singer Dhruba Guha said: “Coronavirus took away our beloved Fakir Alamgir. His songs inspired people against oppressions in political, social and cultural forms.”īaul singer Kuddus Boyati said: “I pray for the departed soul of Fakir Alamgir.”Īctor Chanchal Chowdhury regretted that he will not be able to take photo with Fakir Alamgir anymore. Apart from songs on liberation and Liberation War, Fakir Alamgir also sang for the working class of people in his entire life. His death creates an irreplaceable loss for the country’s music industry,” said noted singer Ferdous Wahid.ĭhallywood superstar Shakib Khan wrote: “He was a frontline warrior of the Swadhin Bangla Betar Kendra (SBBK). “Fakir Alamgir’s songs would awaken spirit and give strength to people. Veteran cultural personality and freedom fighter Nasiruddin Yousuff said: “I am saddened by losing Fakir Almagir who was a companion in the protests in streets for uninterrupted 52 years.” He emerged as the spokesperson of the masses. Such a youthful man like him is defeated by the coronavirus! He flighted for Gana Sangeet throughout his life. Taking her social media handle, singer Kanak Chapa wrote: “I am deeply saddened. The music fraternity and millions of fans extended their condolences soon after the news of Fakir Alamgir’s death came out Friday night.

Shock gripped the country’s cultural arena on the loss of the celebrated folk and pop singer.

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