People from all walks of life paid their last tributes to legendary lyricist, director, producer and screenwriter Gazi Mazharul Anwar at Central Shaheed Minar in the capital on Monday.
The body of Gazi Mazharul, also the Ekushey Padak winner, was taken there at 10am and given a guard of honour. Later, it was opened for the public to pay their respects to him.
Leaders of different political parties including Awami League and BNP and cultural organizations placed wreaths at the coffin of Gazi Mazharul.
On Sunday, Gazi Mazharul fell sick at his residence in the capital and was taken to the United Hospital where the on-duty doctor declared him dead.
Born in Cumilla’s Taleshwar village on February 22 in 1943, he started writing songs for Radio Pakistan in 1964.
He was conferred Ekushey Padak and Independence Day Award in 2002 and 2021 respectively.
Among the top 20 Bengali songs of all time in the BBC survey, three songs were written by Gazi Mazharul Anwar.
The songs are 'Joy Bangla Banglar Joy', 'Ektara Tui Desher Kotha Bol Re Ebar Bol' and 'Ekbar Jetey De Na Amar Chotto Sonargaon'.
He has numerous accolades including President Gold Medal in 1972, SM Sultan Smriti Padak and Bachsas (Bangladesh Cholochitra Sangbadik Samity) Award several times.