A grand tribute to the late Lalon singer Farida Parveen will unfold in New York this October, as the “International Lalon Festival 2025” prepares to celebrate the timeless philosophy and music of Fakir Lalon Shah.

Ashwiner Cha Chakra, an intimate tribute by Faiza Ahmed to Farida Parveen, blended memory, music, and vegan cuisine. Through simplicity, it honoured Lalon’s philosophy, creating a space for reflection and quiet reverence without formalities.

It was only yesterday that the nation watched as harmless old fakir was dragged away, lured by coaxing words, while men in gloves ignored his pleas and held him down like a disobedient animal before shaving his head – a disturbing violation of autonomy and human rights. In today’s climate, where such behaviour is displayed, encouraged, and even defended, going ahead with an event celebrating music, Sufism, and Baul sangeet was a necessary act of defiance.

Legendary Lalon singer Farida Parveen passed away on Saturday (September 13) night after a prolonged illness. She died at 10:15pm while undergoing treatment in a private medical college hospital in Dhaka. On Sunday (September 14) noon, people from all walks of life paid their respects at the Central Shaheed Minar. At the tribute, her husband, noted flautist Gazi Abdul Hakim, said, “An artiste like Farida Parveen is born once in a hundred years.”

The entirety of Bangladesh’s entertainment industry was grief-stricken after losing this legendary singer to kidney complications.

Celebrated folk singer Farida Parveen, revered as the “Queen of Lalon Geeti”, passed away at 10:15pm last night.

The artiste had long been battling kidney complications. In recent months, her condition worsened, requiring dialysis twice a week

Celebrated Lalon singer Farida Parveen remains on life support, with doctors confirming that she is not fit to be moved abroad for advanced treatment.

Renowned Lalon singer Farida Parveen has been placed on life support as her physical condition has further deteriorated.

Renowned Lalon singer Farida Parveen has once again fallen critically ill and is currently undergoing treatment at the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of Universal Medical College Hospital in Dhaka.

Renowned Lalon singer and cultural icon Farida Parveen has returned home after recovering from a prolonged illness. She was discharged from Universal Medical College Hospital in Dhaka at around 11:30pm yesterday, accompanied by her family.

Renowned Lalon singer Farida Parveen has once again been hospitalised due to ongoing health complications.

Renowned Lalon singer Farida Parveen has returned home after recovering from severe health complications that required intensive medical care. She was hospitalised on February 1 due to respiratory distress, along with issues related to diabetes, high blood pressure, and thyroid complications. After spending several days in the ICU, she gradually improved and was discharged under medical supervision.

Noted Lalon singer Farida Parveen will sing live in Maasranga Television's weekly musical show “Tomay Gaan Shonabo”.

Indira Gandhi Culture Centre is organising An Evening of Lalon Sangeet by eminent Bangladeshi exponent Farida Parveen, at 6:30pm today (May 23) at the Gulshan premises of Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre (IGCC), says a press release.