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Saidur Rahman Boyati (born 1931) is a Bangladesh folk singer of Baul genre.[1] He was awarded Shilpakala Padak in 2013 and Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer in 1995.[2][3][4][5][6][7]

Background and career

Boyati started his education at Paschim Hasli Primary School in Manikganj. In 1959, he failed the matriculation examination and did not study afterward.[8]

During the war of liberation in 1971, Boyati used to write various songs and poems to give courage to his comrades.[9]

Personal life

Rahman married Saleha Begum in 1986. They had three sons and a daughter. Their eldest son Abul Bashar Abbasi is also a musician. He sings on radio and television.[8]

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