Aurthohin and Rockstrata's former guitarist Piklu falls ill and dies at a function in Rampura

Minhaj Ahmed Piklu, former guitarist of Rockstrata and Aurthohin, passed away on Friday night at a clinic in Rampura after falling ill while performing at a function. A student of legendary guitarist Niloy Das, Piklu played in iconic bands like Rockstrata, Jolly Rogers, and briefly Warphase before joining Aurthohin in 1999. He contributed to hits like "Guti," "Adbhut Shey Chele," and "Surya." Rafa Al Hasan, Aurthohin’s former drummer, paid tribute, remembering Piklu as a mentor, talented guitarist, and inspiration, whose legacy shaped Bangladesh’s rock music.