Actor Afzal Hossain hospitalised

Renowned actor and director Afzal Hossain has been diagnosed with pneumonia.

He was admitted to Square Hospitals in the capital on Monday night after his physical condition deteriorated. 

The Ekushey Award winner actor is now undergoing treatment at Critical Care Unit (CCU) of the hospital. 

Ahsan Habib Nasim, President of Actors Equity, confirmed the matter to Jago News on Tuesday. 

Source said, Afzal Hossain suffered a heart attack after being admitted to the hospital with pneumonia. Later, he was shifted to the CCU. 

Afzal Hossain started his acting career in theatrical productions in the mid-1970s. He was awarded the Ekushey Padak in 2022.