Binoy Bashi Joldas ( – 5 April 2002) was a Bangladeshi dhol player. He was awarded Ekushey Padak in 2001 by the Government of Bangladesh for his contribution to the instrumental music.

Background

Joldas was born to Upendralal Joldas and Sarbala Joldas in 1911 in

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. Joldas played dhol with

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, for 35 years.

Personal life

Joldas was married to Asitipor Surbala Joldas. Together they had two sons, Shukhlal Das and Babul Das.

References

1910s births 2002 deaths People from Chittagong Bangladeshi drummers Recipients of the Ekushey Padak {{Bangladesh-bio-stub