Originally from Gopalganj, Khalid joined the Dhaka band Chime [bn] in the early 1980s as its lead singer.
His bandmates were Chime founder Ashiquzzaman Tulu and Aly Sumon.
The band had its greatest success with the single "Nati Khati Bela Gelo" in 1987.
[1][2][3] Khalid was also popular as a solo artist, recording hits such as "Shorolotar Protima", "Himaloy", and "Kono Karonei".
He collaborated with Prince Mahmud on the latter's pop anthology albums.