Bassbaba Sumon

Poorly arranged concerts should not be an ‘Aadat’

It is rather telling of the people when the army has to show up because of how people behave at a concert. “They brought an international band to a mall to perform,” said Sakib, who had attended the concert with high hopes. “It was a total joke. Organisers started taking selfies with the band mid-show, while Jal had to ask 20 times for a light to be turned off.”

Photo Story / Moments from 'Legends of the Decade': Jal's return to Dhaka with Aurthohin, Vikings, and Conclusion

The night was a celebration of rock music, marking the 20th anniversary of Jal's debut album "Adat", and the gathering of legends. Scroll through the album to catch glimpses of the night.

An evening with Jal: Of nostalgia, music, and reunion

Mumtaz spoke with palpable excitement about returning to Bangladesh. "We are going to perform in Bangladesh after over a decade," he said, his eyes twinkling with nostalgia. "All Jal fans are probably grown up now, like me," he added with a chuckle. "But still they remember all the songs, it's so overwhelming for us to come here again and receive such a heartwarming welcome."

Aurthohin to share stage with Jal at ‘Legends of the Decade’

The renowned Pakistani band Jal is set to perform in Dhaka on September 27 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their debut album. The concert, titled "Legends of the Decade", will also feature the popular Bangladeshi band Aurthohin. This concert marks Aurthohin’s long-awaited return to the stage after a significant break.

Cryptic Fate releases new album after 18 years

This marks the band's fourth album, with their last release being the third album, "Danob", in 2006. The new album consists of nine songs, all inspired by the events of the Liberation War of 1971.

Bassbaba Sumon shares his journey of losing 70 kilos

People who are concerned about him addressed their worries which he further cleared, stating, “Seeing me so dried up, the way you are worrying is unnecessarily creating mental tension for you. I am fine now, and it is due to your love and prayers that I can still wake up in the morning and say, 'Life is beautiful.' You are my inspiration. You all are my superhero! So, dispel any worries about me. If we ever meet somewhere, feel free to have coffee with me, if possible. I will pray a lot for you."

I don’t have cancer anymore: Bassbaba Sumon

Aurthohin's vocalist, Saidus Salehin Khaled Sumon, widely recognised as Bassbaba Sumon, fought a prolonged battle against cancer. Apart from other health issues, he underwent surgeries for eye and spine complications.

Bassbaba Sumon undergoes surgery again

In 2017, after receiving medical treatment, he was returning from a hospital in Bangkok, when a car suddenly hit him. The accident caused damage to his spinal cord. Subsequently, he had to undergo further treatment. After extensive treatment for both cancer and spinal cord injuries, Sumon returned to the country in 2021.