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RANGPUR, Oct 24, 2025 (BSS) – A memorial service was organized in the city this night in memory of the late classical music instructor of the District Shilpakala Academy and Rangpur music scene maestro Tamal Kanti Lahiri.
Popular classical musician Tamal Kanti Lahiri died on August 26, 2025.
The District Shilpakala Academy organized the programme at the Shilpakala Academy auditorium.
Late Tamal Kanti Lahiri's wife, Bithi Ganguly, presided over the memorial service.
A minute's silence was observed at the beginning of the memorial service conducted by vocalist Maksudar Rahman Mukul.
Later, District Cultural Officer KM Arifuzzaman delivered the welcome address and discussed the dedicated service of classical music instructor Tamal Kanti Lahiri.
Former regional director of Thakurgaon Betar Kendra Monowara Begum, vocalist Mahmuda Akhter Mila, instructor of Rangpur District Shilpakala Academy Ziaul Haque Lipu, Sharmila Sarkar Soma, vocalist Saiful Islam Chunu, Rasedul Islam Basu, student Srishti and artist Shaon Roy, Tanlima Begum Eli, Ferdousi Kazli and other prominent figures were present at the memorial service.
People associated with the literary culture of Rangpur were present at the memorial service.
