Sheikh Sahed Ali, the singer of the immensely popular song 'Rokjana', has died. He passed away at around 10:30 am on Friday while undergoing treatment at a private hospital in the capital, Dhaka. He was 63 years old.
His friend and journalist Ershadul Haque confirmed the news to Prothom Alo. Haque said Sahed had been suffering from kidney complications for a long time and required regular dialysis.
Deteriorating health condition
According to Ershadul Haque, Sahed was admitted to the hospital on October 24 after a sodium deficiency was detected in his body. While undergoing treatment, he suffered a mild stroke and subsequently lost the ability to speak normally. Dengue was also detected in his body during this period. As his condition worsened, he was moved to the intensive care unit (ICU).His physical condition deteriorated further due to multiple complications, including stroke, dengue and infections. After severe internal bleeding began, he was placed on life support on Thursday. He died on Friday morning.
The song 'Rokjana' achieved widespread popularity in the 1990s, cementing Sheikh Sahed Ali's place in the hearts of listeners. His death has cast a shadow of grief over the music community.
