Press Release:
Begum Hasina Momtaz, a renowned singer from the 1960 S breathed her last at on 18 February,2024 at Japan Bangladesh Friendship Hospital,Dhanmondi. She suffered a cardiac failure around 6:00 PM. She was 79. Innna…………..Raji’un.
Begum Hasina Momtaz was a student at the Department of Geography, University of Dhaka, and gained prominence as a cultural activist and singer since the 1970 s. She is remembered for many of her songs, including “ তন্দ্রাহারা নয়ন আমার…”. She also inspired the nation during the mass movement of the 1969 and the liberation war in 1971 by her songs. Bangladesh Shilpokola Academy recognised her significant accomplishments as a singer by awarding her “ Shilpokola Award” in 2019.
Her husband Late Mr. Rafiqul Islam was a renowned banker and served as the managing director of National Bank ltd. The deceased is survi by her only son, who Professor Shibli Rubayat-Ul-Islam was the former Dean, Faculty of Business Studies, University of Dhaka, and now serves as the chairman of Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission. She is also survived by her daughter in law, Shenin Rubayat, two grandsons and numerous relatives, friends, and admirers.
Her Namaz e Janaza will be held on Monday February 19,2024 at Eidgah Mosque at Dhanmondi 6/A after Zuhr prayers. The bereaved family request you all to pray for salvation of her departed soul.