Fahmida Nabi sings Syed Haq's last song

Paying tribute to the recently-deceased litterateur Syed Shamsul Haq, Bangladesh Television is set to air a special programme in his memory. Eminent singer Fahmida Nabi recorded a special song for the occasion, which was one of Syed Haq's last poems. Composed by noted music director Sheikh Sadi Khan, the song was recorded on Monday.

Talking to The Daily Star, Fahmida Nabi said “I feel very honoured to have done this song. Harun R Rashid, the Director General of BTV, asked me to record it. Syed Haq's demise is a great loss for Bangladesh, and to pay tribute to him was a rewarding experience.”

The artiste also shared her memory of a similar work in the past. “When Selim Al Deen passed away, I was also fortunate to record his last poem, 'Akash Somudro Opar', as a song.”

Hosted by Afzal Hossain, BTV's programme is set to air this Thursday, Fahmida Nabi informed.