Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Ferdausi Rahman

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Probably a non-notable person. If the article is to be believed, she's famous in Bangladesh, but there is only one source provided, and Google doesn't turn up anything else. Bobby Tables (talk) 21:08, 2 March 2010 (UTC)

(No opposition from me to a speedy keep if someone fixes the sourcing issues...my Google search earlier was teh broken and as such I probably shouldn't have nominated this article for deletion...) Bobby Tables (talk) 03:40, 3 March 2010 (UTC)

• Strong Keep: The artist is a well known singer in Bangladesh. She was in fact the first singer to appear in the first program of the erstwhile Pakistan Television in 1964. She was (And probably still is) the host of a very popular Children's Musical program on Bangladesh Television. I believe the spelling variations of her name led to your not finding any google hits ... there have been multiple articles/media coverage on her work. For example:

::*[http://www.thedailystar.net/newDesign/news-details.php?nid=97045 Down memory lane - Ghazals of Feroza Begum and Ferdousi Rahman in Delhi], Daily Star, July 16, 2009. "The timeless works of two Bangladeshi nightingales -- Ferdousi Begum (now Rahman) and Feroza Begum -- were presented at “A Feast of Ghazals,” an evening dedicated to the singers of yesteryears in New Delhi.".

::*[http://www.thedailystar.net/newDesign/news-details.php?nid=97501 Ferdausi Rahman honoured], The Daily Star, July 19, 2009. "Veteran artiste Ferdausi Rahman was honoured at the Radisson Water Garden Hotel on July 17. As part of 'Gunijon Shongbordhona' programme, Ferdausi Rahman was greeted with a standing ovation at the event. Her melodious voice and popular songs have found a special place in the hearts of millions. A legion of A-list stars paid homage to Rahman with special performances and moving words on her contribution. The theme of this year's programme was "Aji jhoro jhoro mukhoro badolo diney.""

::*[http://www.thedailystar.net/2004/11/12/d41112140185.htm Social roles of celebrities], Daily Star, November 12, 2004. "Ferdousi Rahman, is a name known and loved by millions for her outstanding contribution to music. "

::*[http://www.thedailystar.net/2006/08/19/d608191403124.htm BTV revives 'Esho Gaan Shikhi'], Daily Star, August 19, 2006. "It should be mentioned that the programme started in 1964 and quite a few prominent cultural personalities of today have participated in the show as students at some point. Ferdousi Rahman became known to the young audience throughout the nation as 'Khalamoni' (aunt), as she was called in the show."

::*[http://www.moi.gov.bd/BestMusicDirector.pdf National Film Award of Bangladesh], 1976, Best Music Director (film)

::*[http://www.thedailystar.net/pf_story.php?nid=37840 Ferdousi receives lifetime achievement award], Daily Star, 2008-05-23.

::*[http://nation.ittefaq.com/issues/2009/12/20/news0165.htm http://nation.ittefaq.com/issues/2009/12/20/news0165.htm Ferdousi Rahman, Nashid Kamal at Aamar ami], The New Nation, 20 December, 2009. "She is familiar as 'Khalamoni' in the country's musical arena. She is a moderator of BTV's one of the most popular programmes 'Esho Gaan Shikhi.' She is the only daughter of legendary artiste of the subcontinent late Abbasuddin. She is Ferdousi Rahman. When she was six years old she rendered song in a programme titled 'Khelaghar' in radio. She received President Award of Pakistan Pride of Performance in 1965 as the youngest singer. Therefore she also got national award as best music director. She has travelled in many countries. Although she got her primary learning on music from her father, later she got training from maestros in India. "

::*Already mentioned in the article, she is the winner of one of the highest civilian national awards of Bangladesh, the Ekushey Padak.

:I can easily go on with the references, but I guess I've proved my point of opining strong keep here. Hope this helps. --Ragib (talk) 21:30, 2 March 2010 (UTC)

• Keep per Ragib's research. Clearly notable person in her country. --Vejvančický (talk) 21:55, 2 March 2010 (UTC)
• Note: This debate has been included in the list of Bangladesh-related deletion discussions. -- • Gene93k (talk) 22:52, 2 March 2010 (UTC)
• Note: This debate has been included in the list of Bands and musicians-related deletion discussions. -- • Gene93k (talk) 22:52, 2 March 2010 (UTC)
• Keep This article needs to be expanded and cited, not deleted. Google brings up many, many useful hits.ManicSpider (talk) 23:08, 2 March 2010 (UTC)
• Note: This article has been nominated for rescue. ManicSpider (talk) 23:16, 2 March 2010 (UTC)
• Snow/speedy keep. Per all the above keeps. The nom may wish to consider withdrawing nomination, to save the time of editors who otherwise may visit this issue in the future.--Epeefleche (talk) 23:58, 2 March 2010 (UTC)
• Keep. Article is poorly sourced, but this is no excuse for nom as sources are abundantElen of the Roads (talk) 00:06, 3 March 2010 (UTC)
• 'Keep Clicking on Google news search at the top of the AFD shows plenty of mention of this person. Always search for references BEFORE nominating things. Dream Focus 07:54, 4 March 2010 (UTC)

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