Bedaruddin Ahmad (15 March 1927 – 1998) was a Bangladeshi musician. He was the founder principal of Bulbul Lalitakala Academy.[1]

Bedaruddin Ahmad
Born(1927-03-15)15 March 1927
Died1998 (aged 70–71)

Early life and career

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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

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References

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  1. ^ a b c Mobarak Hossain Khan. "Ahmad, Bedaruddin". Banglapedia. Retrieved June 11, 2015.