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Why is security needed to listen to music?
Why is security needed to listen to music?

Why is security needed to listen to music?

The popular songs “Ei Padma, Ei Meghna,” “Khachar Bhitor Ochin Pakhi,” “Shomoy Ghele Shadhon Hobe Na,” and “Tomra Bhule Gechho Mallikadir Naam” bring to mind the voice of the legendary singer Farida Parveen, often called the Lalon Kanya". She is renowned for singing Lalon Fakir’s songs. For 54 years, she has been singing Lalon, Nazrul, patriotic, and classical music. In recognition of her significant contribution to music, she has received the Ekushey Padak, the Fukuoka award from Japan (which is known as the Nobel Prize of Asia), and the National Film Award, along with numerous other domestic and international awards.

Without self-purification, the country’s chaos won’t stop
Without self-purification, the country’s chaos won’t stop

Without self-purification, the country’s chaos won’t stop

When we hear the popular songs "Ei Padma, Ei Meghna", "Khachar Bhitor Achin Pakhi", "Shomoy Gele Shadhon Hobe Na", or "Tomra Bhulei Gecho Mallikadir Naam", the image of a legendary figure immediately comes to mind—renowned as the “daughter of Lalon,” the iconic vocalist Farida Parveen. She has sung Lalon Fakir's songs more than anyone else. For 54 years, she has been performing Lalon’s songs, Nazrul’s compositions, patriotic music, and classical melodies. For her significant contributions to music, she has been awarded the Ekushey Padak and Japan’s Fukuoka Prize, known as the Nobel of Asia. She also won the National Film Award, along with many other accolades and honors both nationally and internationally.