Rock star Ayub Bachchu no more

Beloved musician Ayub Bachchu, who popularised rock music in Bangladesh alongside his band LRB, passed away, reports bdnews24.com.
Bachchu was brought in an unconscious state to Dhaka's Square Hospital around 9:15am on Thursday, said Emergency Division nurse Habibur Rahman.
The singer, guitarist, lyricist and composer was a founding member of the band LRB (Love Runs Blind). He was 56 years old.
Fans, musicians and cultural figures rushed to the hospital after news of his death spread.
President Md Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who is currently in Saudi Arabia, have expressed their grief over the death of the singer.
Cultural personalities as well as fans pour their hearts out online over the news of Bachchu's death.
LRB bandmate Shamim told the news agency that Bachchu had been ill for some time. His condition suddenly worsened on Thursday morning and he was taken to Square Hospital.
"He had a heart attack this morning," Square Hospital Medical Service Director Mirza Nazimuddin told the media. "The driver brought him to the hospital around 9:15pm. He died before he arrived." Ayub Bachchu, also known as AB to his fans, carved out a legendary position in the history of Bangladesh's band music.
In addition to his extraordinary role in rock music as a singer and composer, Bachchu was one of the leading guitarists in the country. He was also well-known for his distinctive style and the flamboyant look of his guitars, which captivated audiences for over four decades.
Bachchu's body will be taken to the Central Shaheed Minar at 10:00 am today (Friday) so that people can pay their respects, cultural organiser Nasir Uddin Yusuf said. His funeral prayers will be held on the National Eidgah premises.
The legendary singer will be laid to rest beside his mother in Chattogram tomorrow (Saturday) following another funeral service after his children return from abroad.
Ayub Bachchu was born in Chattogram in 1962.
As a professional, he joined the band Feelings in 1978 and then the band Souls In 1980. After playing with them for 10 years, he formed LRB in 1991.