Childhood memories never truly fade. Even after decades, a favorite song, a beloved game, a cherished field or even a person from those early years leaves an indelible mark on the heart. For today’s young generation, the bygone era of the radio holds a special kind of nostalgia.
From 2005 onward, radio was one of the country’s most prominent sources of entertainment. And when it comes to radio, one name inevitably comes up: RJ Russell.
A survey shows that as of 2025, Bhoot FM still holds the title of the most popular radio show in Bangladesh. Although it is no longer broadcast on radio, its end was an unexpected blow for listeners.
For nearly a decade, Bhoot FM was part of their weekly routine so much so that even after the program shut down, many would fall asleep listening to its recorded episodes on YouTube.
After the show’s closure, appeals poured in across platforms, urging RJ Russell to return.
Unable to ignore such immense love, Russell did return this time in a new digital form. The familiar voice, the signature style, the chilling yet inexplicable real-life stories all remained the same. Only the name changed: from Bhoot FM to BhootDotCom
The program continued for a while on one platform, but fans consistently requested that Russell bring BhootDotCom to YouTube. In 2021, for the very first time, he did.
Starting from Zero, he launched a new digital journey. At first, he uploaded general content, but by 2023, he began sharing paranormal stories regularly.
Soon, his former radio audience found their way back. What began at zero quickly grew to 100,000 subscribers, then one million and today, BhootDotCom is a community of 1.5 million.
A glance at the comments under almost every episode reveals listeners reminiscing about old memories with Russell and expressing joy at his return on a new platform.
For his part, Russell never fails to respond with gratitude, dedicating the success of 1.5 million subscribers to his audience. He has also spoken about his deep appreciation for every member of the BhootDotCom team.
The man who once narrated ghost stories from long ago , is still sharing them with the same energy, now captivating a younger audience.
Many of these listeners use the comments section to wish him a long life and continued success for Bhoot.com.
It is worth noting that Bhoot FM, launched on August 13, 2010, Hosted by Ashraful Alam (better known as RJ Russell), was Bangladesh’s first-ever radio horror show.
Listeners from across the country tuned in to share their own supernatural experiences, creating a nationwide community of millions who stayed up late at night for the program.
For ten years, the show thrived, until an official announcement in 2020 marked the end of this era.
