Forhad Bin Khaled (30 May 1963 – 20 December 2020), known professionally as Shimul Khaled was a Bangladeshi fashion designer from Chittagong.[1][2][3][4] He has been selling clothing that he has designed under the "Charu Chattogram" label since 1989. In his career, he has worked as a fashion designer for famous models, including the popular movie stars Ferdous, Moushumi, Shakib Khan, Jaya Ahsan and various other famous brands. He has won numerous awards for his outstanding achievements.[2] He was working as the director of an upcoming Bengali film called 'Chattola Express'.[5][6]

Shimul Khaled
Shimul Khaled in 2007
Born(1963-05-30)May 30, 1963
Died20 December 2020 (aged 57), Chittagong, Bangladesh
Resting placeGaribullah Shah Mazar Graveyard
NationalityBangladeshi
Occupationfashion designer
Years active1989-2020
SpouseNahid Sultana (m. 1992)
Children2(including Alavei Forhad)
Parent(s)Khaled Belal and Bedoura Begum

Early life

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Shimul Khaled was born on 30 May 1963 in Chittgaong, Bangladesh to eminent journalist and writer Khaled Belal and Bedoura Begum.[7][8][9]

 
Shimul Khaled with Ferdous Ahmed and Tahmina Authoi

Career

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Khaled was a fashion designer for several notable Bengali films, such as Ek Cup Cha.[1] He is credited with starting the fashion show trend in Chittagong and has put on numerous fashion shows around Bangladesh. He also served as a judge for numerous fashion events in Bangladesh.[4][10]

Death

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Shimul Khaled died on 20 December 2020 at 6am BST at National Hospital in Chittagong.[2][8] He was suffering from severe health issues.

References

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  1. ^ a b "Shimul Khaled | Costume Designer". IMDb. Retrieved 21 January 2024.
  2. ^ a b c Akter, Aklima (21 December 2020). "চলে গেলেন চট্টগ্রামের কৃতী ফ্যাশন ডিজাইনার শিমুল খালেদ". দৈনিক পূর্বকোণ. Retrieved 21 January 2024.
  3. ^ Azadi, Dainik (21 December 2020). "ফ্যাশন ডিজাইনার শিমুল খালেদের ইন্তেকাল". দৈনিক আজাদী. Retrieved 21 January 2024.
  4. ^ a b প্রতিবেদক, নিজস্ব (27 June 2014). "ডায়মন্ড ওয়ার্ল্ড-প্রথম আলো ঈদ ফ্যাশন প্রতিযোগিতায় ঈদের বারতা". Prothomalo (in Bengali). Retrieved 21 January 2024.
  5. ^ Joya, Sharmin (14 December 2021). "Tahmina Authoi on her debut in Saidul Anam Tutul's 'Kal Bela'". The Daily Star. Retrieved 21 January 2024.
  6. ^ Sun, Daily (December 2023). "I'd like to see myself on international stage: Authoi". daily-sun. Retrieved 21 January 2024.
  7. ^ "না ফেরার দেশে চলে গেলেন জনপ্রিয় ফ্যাশন ডিজাইনার শিমুল খালেদ". Protighonta. Retrieved 21 January 2024.
  8. ^ a b dhara, bangla (20 December 2020). "চলে গেলেন চট্টগ্রামের কৃতি সন্তান শিমুল খালেদ". বাংলাধারা. Retrieved 21 January 2024.
  9. ^ "না ফেরার দেশে খালেদ বেলাল, গরীবউল্লাহ শাহ কবরস্থানে সমাহিত - Click News BD". 30 October 2023. Retrieved 21 January 2024.
  10. ^ "চট্টগ্রামে জমজমাট 'ঈদ ফ্যাশন প্রেস শো | জয়নিউজবিডি". 20 March 2023. Retrieved 21 January 2024.