Shahnaz to be awarded by Citi Bank NA

DHAKA, Sept 20: Veteran singer Shahnaz Rahmatullah will be given an honourary award by Citi Bank NA for her outstanding contribution to music and culture, says a press release.

The award will be given to the singer at a function at  Radisson Water Garden Hotel in the city on Friday.

Shanaz Rahmatullah has been one of the most popular singers of the country since the 1950s. Recently, the singer has given up singing as she is leading a spiritual life. But as it is a tributary programme she will present two of her most famous songs `Ekbar jete de na and Je chhilo dristir simanay`.

Shahnaz Rahmatullah has selected the noted singer Samina Chowdhury to present her songs on the occasion.

‘Samina’s voice and style of singing suits my songs well.  That is why I selected her to present my songs on the occasion,’ said Shahnaz Rahmatullah.

On the occasion Samina will present Shahnaz Rahmatullah’s popular numbers like `Sagorer tir theke,` `Sagorer soikote,` `Amay jodi proshno kore`, `Phuler kane bhromor ese`, `Parina bhule jete`, `Aro kichhu dao na dukhho` etc.

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