Mahbubul A Khalid’s song commemorates Felani Khatun  

Ten years have passed since the murder of Felani Khatun, a Bangladeshi girl who was shot dead by Indian Border Security Force (BSF). On this day (January 1) in 2011, 15-year-old Felani was gunned down by BSF when she, along with her father, was returning home from India through Anantapur border along Phulbari upazila of Kurigram.

The unfortunate girl lived and worked in New Delhi; however, her marriage was arranged in Bangladesh for which they attempted to cross the border and shot dead after her dress became stuck in the barbed wire at the border. Felani was left up-side down, tangled in the barbed wire for four hours. As she pleaded for water during her last breath, no one came forward to help.

The ghastly photo of Felani’s body hanging from the barbwire upside down sparked protest and condemnation throughout the country.

The tragic incident stuttered renowned Bangladeshi poet, lyricist and composer Mahbubul A Khalid and he penned a song that portrays the sufferings of the poor girl.

Late composer Ahmed Imtiaz Bulbul tuned the song titled 'Felani'. The song has several versions in which veteran singers Samina Chowdhury and Dinat Jahan Munni rendered their voices.

The song has been published on Mahbubul A Khalid’s musical website ‘khalidsangeet.com’.

About the song, lyricist Mahbubul A Khalid said, the killing of Felani Khatun is one of the most doleful incidents in human history. The incident reveal many sides of border killings, ill fate of refugees, harsh reality of poverty, human suffering and many more. None should embrace such destiny. Hope the song will enflame the spirit of humanity among all.

Mentionable, poet, lyricist and composer Mahbubul A Khalid has penned and tuned a vast number of songs including various days or observance, popular and renowned personalities, social awareness etc. His songs portray the sufferings of humans including Palestinian people, Rohingya and other refugees, Aduri, Alyea, Nipa. His recent song on Covid-19 pandemic has been widely appreciated and created awareness on the deadly virus.

All his songs and poems are published on his website ‘khalidsangeet.com’. Besides, music videos of his songs are also released on YouTube channel ‘Khalid Sangeet’.

The web link of the song 'Felani': http://www.khalidsangeet.com/music/felani-a-felanire-korlo-guli