PM donates Tk 25 lakh to ailing musician Alauddin Ali

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has given Tk 25 lakh donation for the treatment of ailing renowned composer and music director Alauddin Ali.

The premier handed over the cheque to Ali’s wife Farzana Mimi at her official residence at Gono Bhaban in the capital on Sunday.

Ali was admitted to Mohakhali’s Universal Medical College and Hospital nearly two weeks back for respiratory problems.

He debuted as a music director through the film “Shondhikkhon” in 1975. In his 44-year-long career, Ali directed the music of over 300 films.

He won the Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Music Director five times for the films: “Golapi Ekhon-Train Ey” in 1978, “Sundori” in 1979, “Koshai” in 1980, “Jogajog” in 1988, and “Lakhe Ekta” in 1990.

The noted music director was born on December 24, 1952 at Banshbari village in Munshiganj district.