, Sept. 24 -- The death of renowned Assamese singer Zubeen Garg on September 19 in Singapore has rekindled reflection on the enduring cultural bonds between the Indian state of Assam and Bangladesh.

Garg, aged 52, died from drowning while swimming at Lazarus Island without a life jacket.

While initial reports speculated about scuba diving, a post-mortem conducted in Singapore confirmed drowning as the official cause of death.

He was transported to Singapore General Hospital, where he was pronounced dead in the ICU at approximately 3 pm BST.

A voice beyond borders

Though widely recognized for his contributions to Assamese and Bollywood music, Garg also left a lasting imprint on Bangladeshi audiences through his Bengali songs.

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