A monument will be erected in honor of Ayub Bachchu in his hometown, Chattogram. Chattogram City Corporation is also planning to name a chattar after him in the city’s Probortok More area. Chattogram Mayor AZM Nasir Uddin announced the plans to preserve the memory of the legendary singer-songwriter at the singer’s funeral.
The mayor announced that the initiative will be a part of the ongoing program of beautification of the city. Bagmoniram ward councilor Gias Uddin stated that a monument resembling silver colored guitar will be displayed at the chattar.
Councilor Gias Uddin further added that the plans for beautification, modernization and initiative to enhance the greenery of the mid islands are almost complete. They are now starting the plans for the junctions in the city.
City corporation nagar planning department will be supervise and the company Ardios Inc and Script will undertake the project. He also stated that the budget for the project is Tk. 3 crores and it will take 3 months to complete.
Ayub Bachchu passed away on 19 October in 2018 after suffering from a sudden heart attack. He was buried beside his mother’s grave in Chattogram.
