October 18, 2018 was the day Bangladesh lost one of its brightest stars. This was the day Legendary rockstar, Ayub Bachchu passed away.

In memory of the star, a special programme was organised yesterday, at a convention centre in Moghbazar. The programme was organised by the Chattogram Musicians Club, Dhaka.

After reading the Quran in the afternoon, a discussion—centred around Ayub Bachchu's life and career—was held in the evening. Kumar Bishwajit; Partha Barua of Souls; Naquib Khan of Renaissance; Foad Nasser Babu of Feedback; Labu Rahman; Hamin Ahmed, president of Bangladesh Musical Bands Association (BAMBA); Syed Shahid of Doorbin, along with other famous artists were a part of this discussion.

At the event, Partha Barua announced a special award that had been created in memory of Ayub Bachchu. The current president of Chattogram Musicians Club, Syed Shahid said, "The Rupali Guitar Award will be given every year from now on in memory of Ayub Bachchu. Further details about the award will be revealed in a few days. We believe this award will help to inspire musicians from all over Bangladesh."

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Shamim Ahmed, the current general secretary of Chattogram Musicians Club and manager of LRB, said, "Ayub Bachchu, son of Chittagong, is an indelible name in the history of Bangladeshi music. Through this award, he will continue to live on forever."