DHAKA: Citibank, N.A., Bangladesh organized its annual “Gaane Gaane Gunijon Songbordhona” program at Radisson Blu Water Garden Hotel, Dhaka to celebrate the lifetime contributions of renowned artist Syed Abdul Hadi. 

Eminent singer, Mustafa Zaman Abbasi spoke about the acclaimed artist’s celebrated musical career. 

Rokia Afzal Rahman, president, Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) and Former Advisor to the Caretaker Government, eminent singer, Mustafa Zaman Abbasi and Rashed Maqsood, Citi Country Officer for Bangladesh, presented Hadi an honorary crest, self-portrait and a cheque for his outstanding contributions to enriching the cultural heritage of Bangladesh. 

The Program started with one minute silence paying rich tribute to the memory of legendary artist Feroza Begum.

To pay homage to Syed Abdul Hadi, veteran artist Rumana Islam graced the stage to regale the audience of regulators, ambassadors, artists, stakeholders and Citi clients with an outstanding performance of some timeless classics of the Gunijon.

Regarding this year’s program, Rashed Maqsood said, “We are proud to have the privilege to honor renowned artist Syed Abdul Hadi, whose music has been a large part of Bangladesh’s vibrant history and culture.”  

Since the first “Gaane Gaane Gunijon Songbordhona” in 2004, Citi has honored artists Nilufar Yasmin, Farida Parveen, Feroza Begum, Sanjida Khatun, Shorab Hossain, Ferdousi Rahman, Sabina Yasmin, Rezwana Choudhury Bannya, Subir Nandi and Shahnaz Rahmatullah for their outstanding contribution to Bengali music and culture.

BDST: 1000 HRS, SEP 20, 2014