Feedback founding guitarist Selim Haider passes away

Selim Haider, one of the founding members and guitarist of the popular band Feedback, has passed away. He breathed his last at around 10pm on Thursday, November 27, while undergoing treatment at a hospital in the capital.

Feedback confirmed his death through a post on social media. It was learned that Selim Haider had been suffering from cancer and several other health complications.

Fuad Nasser Babu, another founding member of Feedback, said that his funeral prayer will be held today after Jumu’ah at the Hatirpool Pukurpar Jame Mosque in the capital.

Before forming Feedback, Selim Haider’s first band was Sannyasi, where renowned singer Sheikh Ishtiaq was the vocalist. He later played lead guitar for Feedback and for Maksud O Dhaka. Most recently, he was part of the bands Ullash and Selim Haider & Friends.

Among his compositions, two of Feedback’s popular songs are Eidin chiradin robe and Oi dur theke dure. The guitarist, who played on countless tracks, also collaborated with renowned artiste Runa Laila. Although primarily a lead guitarist, he was also skilled in bass, rhythm and keyboard.