Noted musicologist Mustafa Zaman Abbasi dies

Legendary musicologist, singer, composer, researcher and writer Mustafa Zaman Abbasi has passed away at the age of 87.

He breathed his last while undergoing treatment at a hospital in Dhaka’s Banani around 5:30 am on Saturday (May 10).

His daughter, Sharmini Abbasi confirmed his departure to the media.

Mustafa Zaman Abbasi had been suffering from various old age complications for long.

In 1995, Mustafa Zaman Abbasi was awarded the Ekushey Padak for his contribution to music.