Dhaka: Renowned singer Sabina Yasmin was honored to celebrate her timeless contributions in the field of Bangla songs. The Ministry of Cultural Affairs accorded the honor to singer Sabina Yasmin at a ceremony held at the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy. The event also featured Sabina Yasmin’s solo musical performance.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Cultural affairs advisor Mostofa Sarwar Farooki attended the event as guest speaker. On behalf of the state, Planning Adviser Professor Wahiduddin Mahmud formally presented the honor. Cabinet Secretary Dr. Sheikh Abdur Rashid, Secretary of the Ministry of Cultural Affairs Mofidur Rahman, and Director General of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy and BNP standing committee member Salauddin Ahmed were present, among the key guests on the occasion.
The program began with one minute of silence paying tribute to noted politician and writer Badruddin Umar. Following this, a documentary on singer Sabina Yasmin was screened, and a cultural show was performed by the artistes paying honor to Sabina. Cultural affairs adviser Mostofa Sarwar Farooki then came on stage and requested singer Sabina to take a seat on the stage.
In his speech, Farooki said, “Sabina Yasmin is one of great treasures, and today we are here to honor her. Today she will be honored by the State.” He noted that primarily it was decided that the Ministry of Cultural Affairs would present the honor, but the Chief Adviser himself agreed to honor Sabina Yasmin by adding a signature at the honorary memento.
Planning adviser Wahiduddin Mahmud draped a Chador-embroidered with lyrics of her famous songs-over Sabina Yasmin and presented other mementos to her. Prof Wahiduddin said, “There is no need to introduce the person we are honoring today. She is truly a legend and a treasure of our nation.”
The event concluded with Sabina Yasmin’s solo musical performance.