Souls drummer Subrata Barua passes away

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26 May, 2021, 12:35 pm
Last modified: 27 May, 2021, 02:18 pm
His mortal remains will be taken to the Buddhist Temple for his final rites.

Renowned musician and founding drummer of popular band Souls Subrata Barua Ronny has died of cancer.

Subrata Barua has passed away today at 5 am in Chattogram, after losing his battle with lung cancer , reports Jagonews 24.

Subrata Barua body will be first taken to Shilpakala Academy and then to Charukola of Chittagong University, and Art College for people to pay their last respect.

His mortal remains will be taken to the Buddhist Temple in DC Hill area of Chittagong for his final rites.

The musician has left behind his wife, a son, and a daughter, a host of friends, relatives, and well-wishers to mourn his death.

Subrata Barua founded Souls alongside Tajul Imam, Sajed ul Alam, Momtazul Hoque Lulu and Ahmed Newaz in 1974.

The renowned musician was also a prominent figure in theatre, directing the lighting and set for many plays for Arindyam Natya Sampradaya.

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