In a tragic and untimely turn of events, young Bangladeshi musician AK Ratul, son of the late legendary actor AK Jashim Uddin, passed away on Saturday following a sudden cardiac arrest at around 3:30 PM. He was the frontman and bassist of Bangladeshi alternative rock band Owned.
The news of the young, talented musician’s untimely demise has sent a wave of shock and sorrow through Bangladesh’s music scenes and among his growing fanbase.
AK Ratul had been steadily carving out his place in the country’s rock and heavy metal music scene. Critics and fans alike praised his willingness to push creative boundaries, often referencing his artistic lineage as a source of his deep-rooted passion for performance.
His father, AK Jashim Uddin, was a towering figure in Bangladeshi cinema, best known for his iconic roles in action and patriotic films during the 1980s and 1990s. Many had hoped Ratul would continue to carry forward the family’s artistic legacy — albeit through music instead of film.
Friends and colleagues took to social media to express their grief while tributes are pouring in from all corners of the rock music community, as fans remember not just the son of a legend, but a budding legend in his own right.