Abdul Alim Memorial Council Formed in New York
The Abdul Alim Smriti Parishad USA has been formed in New York to preserve and promote the legacy of legendary Bangladeshi folk singer Abdul Alim among the diaspora community.
The newly formed 10-member committee has appointed journalist Belal Ahmed as President and singer Zohra Alim, daughter of Abdul Alim, as General Secretary, according to organizers.
The council aims to highlight the life, music, and cultural contributions of the iconic folk maestro and to promote his works among the Bangladeshi expatriate community through regular cultural programs and commemorative events.
Leaders of the organization said they plan to organize periodic programs celebrating Abdul Alim’s musical legacy and raising awareness of his contribution to Bangladeshi folk heritage.
Meanwhile, the council has announced that a special program marking Abdul Alim’s birth anniversary will be held on Sunday, May 17 at 2:00 PM at Star Kabab Restaurant on Hillside Avenue, Jamaica, New York.
Abdul Alim, widely regarded as one of the greatest figures in Bengali folk music, was born on July 27, 1931, in Murshidabad, then part of British India. He later moved to Dhaka in 1947 and joined Radio Dhaka as a performer at the age of 14.
He passed away on September 5, 1974, at the age of 43 at PG Hospital (now Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University) in Dhaka. His contributions to music earned him major national honors, including the Bangladesh National Film Award (1975), the Ekushey Padak (1977), and the Independence Award (1997).
