Masum Aziz passes away

Ekushey Padak winning actor Masum Aziz has passed away. He breathed his last at 2:45pm on Monday at Square Hospital in Dhaka. 

Ghulam Quddus, president of Sammilita Sangskritik Jot, confirmed the news. 

Masum Aziz had been battling cancer for several years and was put on life support on Thursday evening as his condition deteriorated. He is survived by his wife and two children. 

Masum Aziz started his journey as an actor in 1972. Alongside commendable stage performances, he has been honoured with the National Film Award for his performance in "Ghani" in 2006.

Apart from this, he was awarded the Ekushey Padak this year for his contribution to acting.