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Alaur Rahman

b. 1960

British singer

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About Alaur Rahman

Born 1960. Alaur Rahman is a Bangladeshi and Pakistani singer.

Alaur Rahman (; born 1961) is a Bangladeshi-born British singer.

Early life Rahman was born in Alagdi, Jagannathpur, Sunamganj, Sylhet District, East Pakistan (now Bangladesh). He attended Madrasa, primary school and The Aided High School, where he would also sing hamd, na'at, qasida and other religious songs as well as songs dedicated to Bangladesh. In 1977, at the age of 14, Rahman came to the United Kingdom with his parents. He attended Pandit Horidas Ganguly School where he learned North Indian classical music.

Career In 1985, Rahman appeared on BBC programme Naya Zindagi, Naya Jeevan and sang ghazal and modern songs live. In the 1990s, Rahman became one of the leading singers in Britain's Bengali community and went on to sell numerous songs. His songs are about the loss of a sense of belonging and the material conditions that underpin his life in Britain. Alaur Rahman has sung over 600 songs, which have been sung in many languages such as Hindi, Bengali, Urdu, Gujrati and more.

Awards Rahman has won numerous awards globally. These have included awards from Zee TV, Channel i, ATN, Bangla TV and Channel S, where he has won awards for being the best singer.

Personal life In 1986, Rahman married Rozina Rahman. They have two sons Rabi and Ra’id, and a daughter Aniqa.

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Important facts

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1960, Jagannathpur Upazila, Sunamganj District
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Education
University of Dhaka, The Aided High School

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Alaur Rahman?

British singer

When was Alaur Rahman born?

Alaur Rahman was born in 1960 in East Pakistan, Jagannathpur Upazila, Sunamganj District.

What is Alaur Rahman's occupation?

Alaur Rahman is a singer.

What nationality is Alaur Rahman?

Alaur Rahman is Bangladeshi and Pakistani.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Alaur Rahman

· Wikidata: Q16193809

· DBpedia: Alaur Rahman

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