Proloy Chaki Age, Death, Family, Biography

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Age: 60 Years

Death Date: 11/01/2026

Hometown: Pabna Town, Bangladesh

Bio/Wiki
Profession(s)	• Singer • Music Director • Political Leader
Physical Stats
Eye Colour	Black
Hair Colour	Black
Personal Life
Date of Birth	Year, 1966
Birthplace	Pabna town, Bangladesh
Date of Death	11 January 2026
Place of Death	Rajshahi Medical College Hospital, Bangladesh
Age (at the time of death)	Years
Death Cause	Pabna town, Bangladesh
Nationality	Bangladeshi
Hometown	Pabna town, Bangladesh
Religion	Hinduism
Controversy	Arrested In 2024, following a movement led by the students in Bangladesh, and after the Awami League president and then Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina went into exile in India, a wave of arrests of Awami League leaders and activists began across the country. During that very crackdown, Proloy was arrested, and several cases were filed against him.
Relationships & More
Marital Status (at the time of death)	Married
Family
Children	Son- Sunny Chaki
Sibling	Brother- Moloy Chaki (Singer)

Some Lesser Known Facts About Proloy Chaki

Proloy Chaki was a well-known Bangladeshi Hindu singer and cultural figure who also played an active role in political and cultural movements in his region.

His career bridged music and politics. He served as the Cultural Affairs Secretary for the Pabna district unit of the Awami League, one of Bangladesh’s major political parties. In this role, he organized cultural programmes and events that connected music with socio-political engagement..

Throughout his career he used his music and cultural shows to promote secular and progressive values.

Since 1990’s, he is actively involved in cultural movements, promoting art as a tool for social unity and expression.

Served as a cultural organiser and leader within the Awami League, one of the country’s major political parties.

Chaki’s work blurred the lines between cultural activism and political involvement, as he often used his platform to advocate for secularism and community solidarity especially within minority groups in Bangladesh.

On January 11, 2026, at age 60, he died while he was in police custody. His death sparked debate and concern over treatment of detainees and political dissent in Bangladesh.