NARAIL, Dec 3, 2022 (BSS) - The 37th death anniversary of Ekushey Padak-
winning renowned folk singer Bijoy Sarkar will be observed here tomorrow in a
befitting manner.

A daylong programme has been chalked out to mark the death anniversary of the
folk singer on the premises of Shilpakala academy in the district, organised
by the district administration and Charan Kabi Bijoy Sarkar Foundation.

"The programmes include placing flower wreaths at the singer's portrait and
cultural show featuring rendition of Sarkar's songs. A discussion will also
be held to mark the day," said member secretary of Charan Kabi Bijoy Sarkar
Foundation and Negarat Deputy Collector Muhammad Ashif Uddin Miah.

Deputy Commissioner (DC) Mohammad Habibur Rahman will be present as the chief
guest in the discussion.

Bijoy Sarkar was born in Dumdi village under Narail Sadar upazila on February
20 in 1903.

He wrote 1,800 songs especially Jari, Sari, Kirton, Vhajan, Vatiali which hit
the headlines in the folk song world much before he was known as a singer to
the people of his homeland. He also wrote many poems.

Leading a very simple life, the selfless singer spent most of his life
completely engrossed in Harmonium, Dram, Khol and Bashi. His philosophic
songs depicting the beauty of nature and the people of Bangladesh, has become
the prime source of inspiration for the new generation of singers.

Bijoy Sarkar, a legendary singer of Bangladesh awarded Ekushey Padak in 2013,
died at Keutia in Kolkata of the West Bengal on December 4, 1985.