Veteran Bangladeshi singer, lyricist and composer Hyder Husyn has dismissed false reports of his death that circulated widely on Facebook on Saturday evening.
Several social media pages and groups shared the claim, while fabricated photocards carrying the names of various media outlets were also circulated online. The reports quickly gained attention, prompting many fans to contact the singer to confirm the news.
Hyder Husyn personally denied the rumours while speaking to reporters on Saturday night. “I have not been able to put my phone down since the evening. So many people have been calling. I am perfectly healthy and doing well,” he said, adding that spreading such misinformation, especially about someone’s death, is deeply inappropriate.
The singer’s clarification helped calm worried fans, many of whom had reached out through phone calls and messages after seeing the viral posts.
Hyder Husyn has previously faced health challenges that attracted public attention. In June 2022, he was hospitalised after suffering a heart attack and later underwent a procedure in which a stent was placed in his heart.
His wife, Nusrat Jahan, confirmed the news at the time. Earlier, in 2016, he also suffered a heart attack while in the United States and received two stents.
Despite these health scares, the musician remains a prominent figure in Bangladesh’s band music scene. He is one of the founders of the band Winning. Their song ‘Mon Ki Je Chay Bolo’ continues to be widely appreciated by listeners.
Before entering the music industry full time, Hyder Husyn worked as an engineer in the Bangladesh Air Force. His passion for music eventually led him to pursue it professionally and he has been active in the field since 1979.
During the early years of his career, he performed guitar alongside renowned composer Alam Khan and later collaborated with pop legend Azam Khan. Over time, he established himself as a respected singer, lyricist and composer.
He later gained widespread recognition for songs such as ‘30 Bochor Poreo Ami Shadhinotatake Khujchhi’ and ‘Ami Faisa Gechhi’, which remain memorable pieces in the history of Bangladeshi band music.
Reassuring fans after the rumours spread, the singer said, “I am well. Thank you to everyone who checked on me.”
