Abdul Gafur Hali: The Unsung Architect of Chattogram’s Folk and Maizbhandari Musical Heritage
Abdul Gafur Hali (6 August 1929 – 21 December 2016) remains one of the most influential yet underrecognized figures in the history of Bangladeshi folk music. A lyricist, composer, singer, and playwright, he played a defining role in shaping the musical identity of Chittagong and preserving the spiritual and cultural depth of the Maizbhandari.











