Today marks the seventh death anniversary of rock icon Ayub Bachchu, who passed away on this day in 2018, leaving millions of fans in tears. His songs and memories continue to live on vividly in the hearts of listeners.
As I was about to enter AB Kitchen, I was worried how the man would receive me after four long years of barely any contact. In 2014, I was a naïve teenager, who felt lucky to be included in a musical project with the great Ayub Bachchu – fascinated every time that my name would come out of his mouth.
Among the artistes who elevated Bangladeshi rock music to an international platform, Ayub Bachchu holds a distinct place. Widely regarded as one of the finest guitarists in the subcontinent, today marks the 64th birth anniversary of the late band legend. To commemorate the occasion, Ayub Bachchu Foundation has organised a special event at the Liberation War Museum auditorium in Agargaon, Dhaka.
Legendary Bangladeshi band Souls celebrated its 50-year milestone with a concert titled “Mastercard Presents Souls Unplugged: 50 Years of Timeless Music” last Friday (May 2) at Radisson Blu Chattogram Bay View. Founding members and performers from across the decades reunited for an unforgettable night filled with music, memories, and heartfelt tributes.
The 18-foot-tall “Rupali Guitar,” located at Probortok Mour, was built by the Chattogram City Corporation as a tribute to Bachchu, whose band LRB brought him nationwide fame and earned him a special place in the hearts of Bangladeshis worldwide.
Six years after his passing, the voice of Ayub Bachchu is ready to resonate with fans once again. On December 1, the legendary Bangladeshi rock icon’s previously unreleased song "Inbox" will finally be made public, reigniting the passion of his devoted followers.
In 1995, as Ayub Bachchu’s hit album ‘Koshto’ was released, the album’s cover came as a surprise to people—it was an out-of-the-box design for that time. The man behind the cover is Niaz Ahmed Aungshu, who is not just a cover illustrator, but the person behind many successful lyrics during the 90s, including ‘Meye’, ‘Shecchachari’, and ‘Jonmohin Nokkhotro’, among dozens of others. He is currently an Australian expatriate. Remembering rock legend AB on his death anniversary (October 18), Aungshu reminisces his golden days with Ayub Bachchu and shares his journey as a musical artiste with The Daily Star.
People across the nation have rallied to support those affected by the floods. Whether it's through donations of money, clothes, or food, everyone is finding ways to assist the flood victims. Some have even travelled to the hardest-hit areas to provide direct aid. The country’s music industry has also stepped up, actively raising funds to help those in need during this crisis.
“I cannot believe that we are seeing scenes like this on the streets of Bangladesh, our own people being treated like this, unbelievable,” wrote Shafin Ahmed four days ago on his Facebook profile. Little did he know that this would be the last visual he would have of his beloved motherland. All his life, Shafin had raised his voice against whatever he perceived as injustice– which also led him to leave the band he helped make legendary, Miles.
In 1995, as Ayub Bachchu’s hit album ‘Koshto’ was released, the album’s cover came as a surprise to people—it was an out-of-the-box design for that time. The man behind the cover is Niaz Ahmed Aungshu, who is not just a cover illustrator, but the person behind many successful lyrics during the 90s, including ‘Meye’, ‘Shecchachari’, and ‘Jonmohin Nokkhotro’, among dozens of others. He is currently an Australian expatriate. Remembering rock legend AB on his death anniversary (October 18), Aungshu reminisces his golden days with Ayub Bachchu and shares his journey as a musical artiste with The Daily Star.
People across the nation have rallied to support those affected by the floods. Whether it's through donations of money, clothes, or food, everyone is finding ways to assist the flood victims. Some have even travelled to the hardest-hit areas to provide direct aid. The country’s music industry has also stepped up, actively raising funds to help those in need during this crisis.
“I cannot believe that we are seeing scenes like this on the streets of Bangladesh, our own people being treated like this, unbelievable,” wrote Shafin Ahmed four days ago on his Facebook profile. Little did he know that this would be the last visual he would have of his beloved motherland. All his life, Shafin had raised his voice against whatever he perceived as injustice– which also led him to leave the band he helped make legendary, Miles.
A new unreleased song by Ayub Bachchu is set to debut after a significant time. The title of the song is “Inbox” with lyrics penned by lyricist Niaz Ahmed Aungshu. The Ayub Bachchu Foundation intends to unveil the song on Eid.
The concert, organised by the Dhaka University Chhatra League, took place at the central sports field of Dhaka University on Friday (December 8) to usher in the new academic year and extend a warm welcome to the incoming students.
Noted singer and music director Ibrar Tipu, has contributed to the music industry of Bangladesh for 26 years. The artiste will perform in New York for the first time on November 5, 2023, at Queens Palace.
Paying their respects to the legendary singer Ayub Bachchu, the music band Durbin released a new song “Tomar Bhanga Shohore” on the singer’s 5th death anniversary.
Today marks the fifth death anniversary of rock legend Ayub Bachchu. On this day in 2018, the iconic singer left us at the age of 56. Ayub Bachchu's untimely demise left a void in the music industry and the hearts of countless fans. Born in Chattogram on August 16, 1962, he was not only a rock guitarist but also a composer, singer, and songwriter.
In honour of the late rock legend Ayub Bachchu, the Ayub Bachchu Foundation is set to release a treasure trove of unreleased songs by the iconic artiste. These songs, carefully preserved by the foundation, will finally see the light of day, as they plan to share those with the audience starting next year.
While reminiscing about what inspired “Eksho Ta Shopno”, Asif mentioned that he wrote the song about the shattered dreams and aspirations of a lyricist, the uncertainty that a lyricist goes through with their songs, whether anyone would want to sing or not.
