CHATTOGRAM, April 7, 2024 (BSS) - Syed Mohiuddin (Mahi Al Bhandari), a legendary music genius and composer, died at Chattogram Medical College Hospital here at 7 am on Saturday.

He was 72.

He was buried at his family graveyard at Swabil village under Fatikchari upazila of the district after 2nd Namaz-e-Janaza after Asr prayers. His first Namaz-e-Janaza was held at Katalganj Mosque after Zohr prayers.

A confirmed bachelor, Syed Mohiuddin, has been suffering from various diseases for a long time. He used to lead a very seclude life at a rented house adjacent to the Anika Community Center in city's Katalganj.

Different socio-cultural organization expressed deep shock and sorrow at the death of renowned lyricist, composer, legendary music genius Syed Mohiuddin.

Recalling his contributions to Bangla music, they said Syed Mohiuddin will be remembered for his creations. They also prayed for eternal peace of the departed soul and conveyed deep sympathy to the bereaved family.

Syed Mohiuddin was born in Swabil village of Fatikchari. His father was Syed Amir Hossain and mother Syeda Anwara Begum. He dreamt of changing society through music.
 
He studied in classical music with Ustad Suren Das in Cumilla from 1964- 1967. Besides composing modern songs, he also composed Chattogram regional and Maizbhandari songs.
 
His popular and notable songs composed and composed by him included 'Mejaan Dee Mejaan Dee Aitarat', 'Sampan Majhi Sampan Bai Agar Like Passenger Na Paye', and 'Auda Kaachhe Bhaiput Kayne Bole Mattik Paash Galli'