Farida Parveen on life support

Renowned Lalon singer Farida Parveen has been placed on life support as her physical condition has further deteriorated.

Speaking to The Daily Star, Dr Ashish Kumar Chakraborty, managing director of Universal Medical College Hospital in Mohakhali, said the decision to put her on life support was made yesterday afternoon.

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Stating that her condition is critical, he said, "Her blood pressure is alarmingly low. The infection has increased, and her level of consciousness has also decreased. The kidney complications were already there."

Farida Parveen has been suffering from kidney-related issues for a long time. Sources said after undergoing dialysis on September 2, her condition worsened and doctors advised her to be admitted to the hospital. Since then, she has been receiving treatment in the hospital's ICU.

Farida is a celebrated Bangladeshi folk singer, specialising in Lalon Geeti -- the songs of 19th-century mystic poet Lalon Shah.

Her deep, soulful voice and powerful delivery have made her one of the most prominent interpreters of Lalon's philosophical and spiritual songs. Her contributions have been instrumental in popularising Lalon's music both in Bangladesh and abroad.

For her immense contributions to music, she was awarded the Ekushey Padak in 1987, one of the country's highest civilian honours.