Bangladesh, Nov. 12 -- The 'Bashir Ahmed Award' was launched in 2019 with the aim of spreading the memory and works of the legendary musician of Bangladesh, the late Bashir Ahmed, to the new generation.

The award, initiated by his two successors, Humaira Bashir and Raja Bashir and organised by Sargam Sound System, is given every year from 2019 to 2022.

After a gap of three years, the 'Bashir Ahmed Award 2026' is being organised again. This time, the 'Lifetime Award' is being given to renowned actress Shabnam.

An award ceremony will be held on November 18, Bashir Ahmed's birthday, at 4:00pm at the National Art Gallery of the Shilpakala Academy in Segunbagicha, Dhaka.

In this regard, Shabnam said, "Bashir Ahmed has sung songs in severa...