Mustafa Zaman Abbasi (; 8 December 1936 – 10 May 2025) was a Bangladeshi musicologist. He was awarded

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in 1995 by the

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. Abbasi was the youngest son of folk singer-composer Abbas Uddin Ahmed. As of 2016, he served as a senior research scholar at the "Kazi Nazrul Islam and Abbasuddin Research and Study Centre" of Independent University, Bangladesh.

Early life and background

Abbasi was born on 8 December 1936 in the

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of the then

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(now in West Bengal, India). Abbasi was the third son of Abbasuddin Ahmed. His eldest brother Mustafa Kamal was the

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. His sister Ferdausi Rahman is a playback singer. Abbasi was trained by Indian classical musicians including Ustad Muhammad Hussain Khasru and Ustad Gul Mohammad Khan.

Works

Abbasi published more than fifty books in total. He published two books on

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music with staff notation of about 1,200 songs. He published several books on poems of

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, Niffari and Sultan Bahu. His books include ''"Abbasuddin Ahmed, Manush o Shilpi"'', ''"Kazi Nazrul Islam, Man and Poet"'' and ''"Puribo Ekaki"''. He anchored television programmes including ''"Amar Thikana"'' and ''"Bhora Nadeer Banke"''.

Personal life

Abbasi was married to Asma Abbasi. His daughters are Samira Abbasi and Sharmini Abbasi.

Death

On 10 May 2025, Abbasi died at a hospital in

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Awards

(1995) * Apex Foundation Award * Natyasobha Award * Bengal Centenary Award * Abbasuddin Gold Medal * Manik Mia Award * Sylhet Music Award * Lalon Parishad Award

References

External Links

* 1936 births 2025 deaths Bangladeshi male musicians Recipients of the Ekushey Padak in arts Honorary Fellows of Bangla Academy Bangladeshi people of Indian descent Musicians from West Bengal St. Gregory's High School and College alumni Academic staff of Independent University, Bangladesh {{Bangladesh-singer-stub