Singer Shaikh Shahed no more

Singer Shaikh Shahed Ali, best known for his popular song “Rokzana”, passed away at a private hospital in the capital on Friday morning. He was 63. 

He breathed his last at 10:05am while undergoing treatment, family sources confirmed.

Shahed had been suffering from kidney complications for a long time and regularly required dialysis. His health deteriorated recently following a stroke, dengue infection and several other complications. He was placed on life support on Thursday after suffering severe internal bleeding.

His namaz-e-janaza was held after Asr prayers on Friday at Baitun Nur Jame Mosque in Gopibagh. He was later laid to rest beside his mother’s grave at the Gopibagh Panchayet Committee Graveyard.

Shahed founded the band “Gachh” and had been involved in the music scene since the 1990s.

He gained widespread recognition among music lovers through his song “Rokzana”. 

His other popular tracks include “Upolobdhi”, “Classroom-e Bose Shekha”, “Utpakhir Dim”, “Khola Chul” and “Prem Ashbei”.

His debut album, “Probhu”, was released in 1991. He went on to release five more albums during his musical career.