Noted lyricist Abu Zafar no more

City Desk :

Eminent lyricist, composer and singer Abu Zafar, who is mostly known for penning and composing patriotic song ‘Ei Padma Ei Meghna’, passed away on Friday at the age of 82.
The composer had been suffering from old-age complications and was undergoing treatment at a city hospital, family sources said, reports BSS.
Abu Zafar is survived by a daughter, three sons, relatives and a host of well-wishers and admirers.
Renowned folk singer Farida Parveen is his ex-wife.
The body of Abu Zafar has been taken to his hometown Kushtia. His namaz-e-janaza was held at Kushtia Government College ground after Asr prayers today.
He will be laid to eternal rest after arrival of his son from abroad, family sources said.
Abu Zafar is a lyricist and composer of many songs including ‘Ei Padma Ei Meghna’, ‘Tomra Bhulei Gecho Mollikadir Naam’, and ‘Nindar Kata Jodi Na Bindhilo Gaye’.