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Actor Alamgir catches coronavirus

Acclaimed actor Alamgir has been infected with the novel coronavirus.

He tested positive for the virus on Saturday, and on the same day got admitted to a hospital in the capital.

His daughter and singer Akhi Alamgir confirmed the matter to Jago News on Tuesday.

"Mashallah, now he (Alamgir) is doing well. I urge all you to pray for my father," she said.

Earlier on April 14, Alamgir and his wife Runa Laila, one of the best-known singers in South Asia, received their second dose of coronavirus vaccine.

The popular actor won the National Film Award a record nine times for his roles in Bangladesh films.

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