The Bangladesh Assistant High Commission in Guwahati has paid tribute to celebrated Assamese singer-songwriter Zubeen Garg on the first anniversary of his death, recalling his memorable performance at Bangladesh’s National Day celebration in the city in 2022.
In a tribute posted on its verified Facebook page on Saturday, the Assistant High Commission described Garg as an extraordinary artiste whose music and voice crossed borders and touched the hearts of millions. The mission also highlighted his contribution to the cultural connection between Bangladesh and India, particularly through music.
Zubeen Garg died in Singapore on 19 September 2025 at the age of 52. A subsequent inquiry by a Singapore state coroner determined that his death was the result of accidental drowning. The inquiry found no evidence of foul play.
Garg’s association with Bangladesh was recalled through his performance at the National Day celebration organised by the Bangladesh mission at ITA Machkhowa in Guwahati in 2022. His participation gave the event a distinctive cultural dimension and remains one of the occasions remembered by the mission in its tribute.
Describing that performance, the Assistant High Commission said Garg’s powerful voice and captivating presence had made the evening particularly memorable. His appearance also reflected the close cultural links that exist between Assam and Bangladesh, where music and other forms of artistic expression have long provided avenues for people-to-people interaction.
The mission said Garg’s music represented the shared cultural bonds between India and Bangladesh. His work, it added, demonstrated how art and music can move beyond national boundaries and bring people closer.
Garg was one of the most recognisable figures in Assamese music and entertainment. His career was closely associated with the cultural life of Assam, while his work reached audiences well beyond the state. His versatility as a singer, songwriter, composer and performer contributed to his enduring popularity.
His first death anniversary was observed across Assam with tributes from fans, family members and fellow artistes. Various programmes were held to remember his music and his contribution to Assamese culture, reflecting the continuing public interest in his artistic legacy.
A three-day programme was also organised at Garg’s memorial in Kamarkuchi near Guwahati. The commemorations provided an opportunity for admirers and those close to him to remember his life and work one year after his death.
The Bangladesh Assistant High Commission’s tribute placed particular emphasis on Garg’s ability to connect people through music. His 2022 performance at the mission’s National Day celebration was recalled not simply as a stage appearance, but as part of the cultural exchanges that link Bangladesh with Assam and the wider north-eastern region of India.
The mission said that although Garg’s voice had fallen silent, his music would continue to live in the hearts of countless admirers. His songs and performances remain part of the cultural memory of those who followed his work during his lifetime.
By remembering Garg on his first death anniversary, the Bangladesh mission also highlighted the role of cultural figures in strengthening connections between communities. For the mission, his music offered an example of how artistic expression can cross geographical boundaries and create shared moments between people.
The Assistant High Commission concluded its tribute by remembering Zubeen Garg as an artiste who would remain “forever in our hearts”.
