Eminent Bangladeshi singer, musician and the front man of rock band “Aurtthohin”, Saidus Salehin Khaled, also popularly known as 'Bassbaba' Sumon, has recently returned home after receiving treatment in Thailand and Dubai for five months.
The cancer-survived singer, who has been suffering from multiple health complications including a severe spine injury, returned from Dubai on Friday and shared his detailed health updates on his Facebook account and page on Sunday, stating that his condition has improved.
‘Finally, I have returned home after 5 months. I have never stayed away from my country for a period this long. I am healthier than my previous health condition,’ Sumon stated on the post.
Describing his current health condition, Sumon wrote, "The amount of pain in my spine has decreased. I could not sit for more than 2-3 minutes, now I can walk for 2-3 kilometres. I still need my spine surgery; however, it can wait for a year."
Sumon flew to Bangkok on March 11 for treatment and was admitted to Samitivej Sukhumvit Hospital. He was scheduled to undergo spine surgery in Germany, but could not travel due to the Covid-19 situation.
Earlier, Sumon and his son Ahnaf tested positive for Covid-19 back in September last year. He was diagnosed with stomach cancer in 2011 and required surgery and chemotherapy. After his long battle with cancer, he got remission from cancer in 2013.
However, he had to go through multiple operations and check-ups abroad over the years. The singer suffered a devastating road accident in Bangkok in 2017 following a recent surgery at that time, and that accident resulted in a massive spine injury for the already ailing singer.
“My heartiest gratitude goes to everyone for being supportive throughout my hardest moments, and for believing me. The entire world is now going through a crucial period, please take care of yourselves and get vaccinated as soon as possible. Stay safe,” Sumon thanked his fans and well-wishers for their outpouring of affection and support throughout this treatment.
One of the most popular artists in the Bangladeshi band sphere, Sumon founded the rock band “Aurthohin” in 1998. He also played for other iconic bands such as “Warfaze” and “Feelings” (lead by rock icon James), prior to forming his own band “Aurthohin”. -UNB
