Dhaka:Singer Shaikh Shahed Ali, renowned for his popular song 'Rokzana', passed away at a private hospital in the capital on Friday morning. He was 63 years old.
According to United News of Bangladesh, Shahed Ali breathed his last at 1005 am while undergoing treatment. Family sources revealed that he had been suffering from kidney complications for an extended period and required regular dialysis. His health worsened following a stroke, a dengue infection, and other medical issues, leading to severe internal bleeding. He was placed on life support on Thursday.
His funeral prayer, known as namaz-e-janaza, will be conducted after Asr prayers on Friday at Baitun Nur Jame Mosque in Gopibagh. Shahed Ali will be laid to rest beside his mother's grave at the Gopibagh Panchayet Committee Graveyard.
Shahed Ali was the founder of the band 'Gachh' and had been a significant presence in the music scene since the 1990s. He gained prominence with 'Rokzana' and had several other hits, including 'Upolobdhi', 'Classroom-e Bose Shekha', 'Utpakhir Dim', 'Khola Chul', and 'Prem Ashbei'. His debut album 'Probhu' was released in 1991, followed by five more albums over the years.