One cannot decisively introduce—much less sum up—the life and work of Fakir Lalon Shah (c. 1772-1890). An extraordinary figure known for orally composing thousands of songs in Bengali—one ...

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Deborah Jannat, a young Frenchwoman, has been living at the shrine of Fakir Lalon Shah in Kushtia for two years after being smitten by his life and works. An accomplished French-to-English translator ...

A three-day long cultural program and fair was held to commemorate the 128th death anniversary of Fakir Lalon Shah at Chheuriya in Kushtia. The death anniversary of the country’s most eminent figure ...

Bangladesh Unlocked introduces Fakir Lalon Shah, the Nineteenth century mystic philosopher poet and lyricist of Bangladesh who's song is considered a classic. Global Voices stands out as one of the ...

Baul Milan Utsav celebrated Fakir Lalon Shah's legacy with soulful Baul music and philosophy. Baul Milan Utsav celebrated Fakir Lalon Shah's legacy with soulful Baul music and philosophy.

US citizen 'Seth', Sweden's 'Adams' and UK's 'Emosin' said they came to hear words from the followers of the philosopher poet Lalon Shah. Fakir said he was happy that the programme was being held ...

He is a direct descendant of Fakir Lalon Shah and the way he sang, left the audience in no doubt about it. “Ore mog, firingi, olondaj,” sang Mansur next and the ecstatic crowd could hardly ...

the two-day Lalon Smaranotsav paid tribute to Fakir Lalon Shah, his music and philosophy, marking 135 years of his birth anniversary. The utsav is an effort to promote the beauty of East and West ...