Acclaimed Bangladeshi folk singer Fakir Alamgir has been taken to ICU (Intensive Care Unit) of capital’s United Hospital. He was admitted to the hospital on Thursday (July 15) night after being tested positive with Covid-19 virus.
Fakir Alamgir's wife Suraiya Alamgir confirmed the matter to the press.
Alamgir is best known for his contributions to Swadhin Bangla Betar Kendra during the 1971 Liberation War.
He joined the 1969's Gonoobhutthan as a member of the Kranti Shilpi Gosthi and Gono Shilpi Gosthi.
Netizens of Bangladesh are posting their best wishes on social media platforms and hoping for the speediest recovery of the artiste.