Abu Zafar (lyricist)

Abu Zafar (15 May 1943 – 6 December 2024) was a Bangladeshi lyricist, music composer, poet and singer.

[1] His notable songs include Ei Padma Ei Meghna, Tomra Bhulei Gecho Mallikadir Naam, Nindar Kata Jodi Na Bidhilo Gaye, Ami Helen Kingba Momtajke Dekhini, and Tumi Raat Ami Raatjaga Pakhi.

[3] Abu Zafar was born on 15 May 1943 to Khondaker Md Jamir Uddin at Kanchanpur village, in Kumarkhali of Kushtia in the then British India.

[4] Abu Zafar wrote books which include Notun Raatri Purono Din (poetry), Bazare Durnam Tobu Tumi Sarbosso (poetry), Biplobotter Soviet Kobita (translated poetry), and Tumi Raat Ami Raatjaga Pakhi.

[4] Abu Zafar married Farida Parveen, a folk singer, in 1976.