Dhaka, July 3 -- Veteran singer Zeenat Rehana, best known for the iconic song 'Sagorer Teer Theke', died yesterday around 8:30am while receiving treatment at a hospital in the capital. She was 77.

Family sources confirmed that her first janaza was held at the Gulshan Azad Mosque following Zuhr prayers.

A second janaza was held at the Channel i premises at 3:00pm, after which she buried at Banani graveyard.

Zeenat Rehana began her career in 1964 as an enlisted artiste with Bangladesh Betar (Radio Bangladesh).

Her breakthrough came in 1968 when 'Sagorer Teer Theke' was recorded and broadcast, quickly becoming a favourite among listeners.

She made her television debut as a singer in 1965. However, her appearances in music became limited...