She was immediately rushed to the emergency department
Renowned Bangladeshi playback singer Sabina Yasmin collapsed on stage during her highly anticipated comeback performance in Dhaka.
It happened during an event titled Amader Sabina Yasmin: Ami Achhi Thakbo on January 31, 2025.
The event took place at a five-star hotel where the legendary artist was performing after a year-long break.
Singer Dithi Anwar confirmed the news, stating that Sabina suddenly blacked out while performing and collapsed in front of the audience.
She was immediately rushed to the emergency department of United Hospital, where doctors provided urgent medical care.
According to hospital sources, she is now in stable condition and is expected to be discharged within a few days under medical supervision.
The event marked a significant return for Sabina Yasmin, who had taken a year off due to health issues.
In an interview, she revealed that she underwent surgery in February 2024, followed by an extensive four-month period of radiotherapy treatment in Singapore.
Her last stage performances before the hiatus took place in late 2023 in Australia, where she performed in Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane.
The latest concert was meant to celebrate her illustrious career and resilience.
The packed venue was filled with fans eager to see her back on stage, making the incident even more shocking.
Organisers had scheduled additional performances for her, including another show at the same venue on February 1, 2025.
She was also scheduled to perform at an upcoming event in Chittagong.
However, it remains uncertain whether the performance will proceed as planned.
Following the incident, concerns poured in from fans and colleagues, who expressed their support and wished for her quick recovery.
Many in the music industry lauded her dedication to performing despite her recent health struggles.
As Sabina Yasmin continues to recover, her well-wishers remain hopeful for her swift return to the stage.
Further updates on her health are expected in the coming days.
With an illustrious career spanning decades, Sabina is best known as a playback singer in Bengali cinema.
She has won the Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer a record 14 times.
Sabina Yasmin has recorded over 1,500 songs for films and more than 10,000 songs in total.
Her contributions have earned her some of the country’s highest honours, including the Ekushey Padak and the Independence Award.