Early life
Latif was born at Raipasha village in Barisal Sadar. After matriculating from Ruphshahya High School, he went to Kolkata for higher education. He started singing for the Congress Literature Group from the age of 16.Career
He moved to Dhaka in July 1948 and joined Radio Pakistan as a staff artiste. He started writing songs since then. He wrote over 1500 songs. Latif was a government officer in various capacities from 1974 to 1993. In 1953, first Latif composed the song ''Amar Bhaier Rokte Rangano'', written byBibliography
His publications include ''Duare Aishachhe Palki'' from Bangladesh Folklore Parishad, ''Bhashar Gaan, Desher Gaan'' from Bangla Academy and ''Dilrobab'' from Islamic Foundation.Awards
* Ekushey Padak (1979) * Independence Day Award (2002)References
{{DEFAULTSORT:Latif, Abdul 20th-century Bangladeshi male singers 20th-century Bangladeshi singers Recipients of the Ekushey Padak in arts Recipients of the Independence Day Award 2005 deaths 1927 births Burials at Mirpur Martyred Intellectual Graveyard Meril-Prothom Alo Lifetime Achievement Award winners