Arya News - Honoured for her service at the Bangladesh Field Hospital during the 1971 Liberation War, Saeeda Kamal – affectionately known as `Tulu` – has also made significant contributions to the country`s fine arts.
DHAKA – Freedom fighter and artist Saeeda Kamal Tulu passed away at a private hospital in Dhaka this morning. She was 74.
She breathed her last around 7:15am, confirmed her elder sister, noted human rights activist Sultana Kamal.
During the 1971 Liberation War, Saeeda Kamal served at the Bangladesh Field Hospital on the war front alongside Sultana Kamal.
In recognition of her contribution, she was awarded the Commander-in-Chief’s Special Commendation.
Saeeda Kamal was the daughter of renowned poet Sufia Kamal.
Sultana Kamal said that her sister had been suffering from pneumonia and kidney-related complications. She was admitted to a hospital in Dhaka on Saturday and had been on life support since last night.
Her body is being kept at the BIRDEM Hospital morgue. She is expected to be buried at Azimpur Graveyard in Dhaka on Tuesday, following the arrival of her daughter from the UK.
Through her creative works, Saeeda Kamal made significant contributions to Bangladesh’s fine arts.
After studying Fine Arts at the University of Dhaka, she received training in design at Santiniketan’s Kala Bhavana. Numerous solo and group exhibitions of her artworks were held both at home and abroad.
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Freedom fighter and artist Saeeda Kamal Tulu passes away