The legacy of rock legend Ayub Bachchu is set to find a permanent home in the heart of Dhaka, as the Ayub Bachchu Foundation moves forward with plans to establish the Ayub Bachchu Museum and Cultural Hub in Moghbazar.
Spanning 10 kathas of land, the project aims to create a space where fans and musicians alike can connect with the life and artistry of the man who redefined Bangladeshi rock music.
The museum will house a vast collection of the late artist’s personal items: signature guitars, stage outfits to hats, rings and sunglasses; each a tangible reminder of his musical journey.
Ferdous Akhtar Chondona, Ayub Bachchu’s wife and president of the foundation, shared that the initiative is steadily progressing, though additional sponsorship is needed to see it through.
“This is not just about preserving memories. It’s about keeping his music and philosophy alive for future generations,” she said.
Among the highlights will be a recording studio inspired by AB Kitchen, Bachchu’s iconic creative space where countless LRB hits were born. The hub will also feature a musical café, an auditorium for live performances and an open studio designed to nurture emerging artists, extending Bachchu’s lifelong passion for mentoring young musicians.
Abdullah Al Masud, the foundation’s secretary and one of Bachchu’s close associates, revealed that the museum will trace the artist’s remarkable evolution, from his Chattogram roots to his rise in Dhaka and beyond.
“We want visitors to experience his world, not just see it,” he said. “That’s why we’re developing a virtual reality experience that lets fans relive AB’s concerts, to feel the energy he created on stage.”
Both Chondona and Masud emphasized that the success of the initiative will depend on collective effort. “Ayub Bachchu belongs to everyone and we require both the government and private sectors to support our initiative,” Masud noted.
He added, “If we all come together: fans, musicians, institutions; this space can become a living monument to his spirit and a thriving cultural center for generations to come.”
