Entertainment Report :
Ekushey Award winner thespian Ataur Rahman, known as one of the renowned and well-respected names in the theatre and cultural arena of Bangladesh, has tested positive for Coronavirus.
The 79 years old veteran actor has recently been exploring the symptoms of the virus in his body and upon testing, the report came out positive.
Cultural activist, politician and General Secretary of Bangladesh Hajong Youth Association Sujan Hajong confirmed this news on a Facebook post on Tuesday. This was further confirmed by Bangladesh Group Theatre Federation Secretary General Kamal Bayazid, who informed this correspondent about the thespian’s ongoing health condition.
“Ata Bhai (Ataur Rahman) is now admitted and receiving treatment at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical College University (BSMMU) hospital in the capital. Hope he will recover soon,” Bayazid said.
Born in Noakhali in 1941, Ataur Rahman completed his Masters in Soil Science from the University of Dhaka in 1965. He served as the founder general secretary of Nagorik Natya Sampradaya and also an honourable member and former Chairman of Bangladesh Group Theatre Federation. He has directed over 35 original plays and translated foreign plays including Galileo, Payer Awaj Pawa Jai, Irsha, Rokto Korobi, Opekkhoman, Banglar Mati Banglar Jol, Narigon, Waiting for Godot, Hamlet and more. He is also a renowned actor in television and cinema, and an Honorary Fellow of Bangla Academy.
Ekushey Award winner thespian Ataur Rahman, known as one of the renowned and well-respected names in the theatre and cultural arena of Bangladesh, has tested positive for Coronavirus.
The 79 years old veteran actor has recently been exploring the symptoms of the virus in his body and upon testing, the report came out positive.
Cultural activist, politician and General Secretary of Bangladesh Hajong Youth Association Sujan Hajong confirmed this news on a Facebook post on Tuesday. This was further confirmed by Bangladesh Group Theatre Federation Secretary General Kamal Bayazid, who informed this correspondent about the thespian’s ongoing health condition.
“Ata Bhai (Ataur Rahman) is now admitted and receiving treatment at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical College University (BSMMU) hospital in the capital. Hope he will recover soon,” Bayazid said.
Born in Noakhali in 1941, Ataur Rahman completed his Masters in Soil Science from the University of Dhaka in 1965. He served as the founder general secretary of Nagorik Natya Sampradaya and also an honourable member and former Chairman of Bangladesh Group Theatre Federation. He has directed over 35 original plays and translated foreign plays including Galileo, Payer Awaj Pawa Jai, Irsha, Rokto Korobi, Opekkhoman, Banglar Mati Banglar Jol, Narigon, Waiting for Godot, Hamlet and more. He is also a renowned actor in television and cinema, and an Honorary Fellow of Bangla Academy.
