Bedaruddin Ahmad (15 March 1927 – 1998) was a Bangladeshi musician. He was the founder principal of Bulbul Lalitakala Academy.[1]
Early life and career
Ahmad was born in Sherpur Upazila, Bogra District to Muhammad Mohiruddin and Nekjahan Begum. He first learnt to play the harmonium from Gour Chandra Ghosh. He stood first in a children's musical contest in North Bengal in 1940.[1]
Ahmad moved to Calcutta to study classical music from Yusuf Khan Qureshi, Mohammad Hossain Khasru, and Raisuddin. He was a regular artiste of All India Radio in Caluctta.[1]
Awards
- Bangla Academy Literary Award (1974)
- Ekushey Padak (1980)
References
- 123Mobarak Hossain Khan. "Ahmad, Bedaruddin". Banglapedia. Retrieved June 11, 2015.
Categories:
- 1927 births
- 1998 deaths
- Bangladeshi male musicians
- Recipients of the Bangla Academy Award
- Recipients of the Ekushey Padak in arts
- 20th-century Bangladeshi male musicians