DHAKA: Veteran Bangla movie star Abdur Razzak has been kept on life support at United Hospital after complaining with breathing problem.

On June 26, he was admitted to hospital with respiratory problem. Later, the actor was  shifted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the hospital as his condition deteriorated.

Family members of the renowned bangla film actor confirmed the matter to banglanews.

They also sought blessings for his quick recovery.

Razzak was born on January 23 in 1942 at Nagtola in Taliganj of Kolkata. He is referred to as Nayak Raj Razzak.

Razzak's major breakthrough in movies was his performance in Salahuddin's Tero Nombor Feku Ostagar Lane.

He acted in other movies like "Neel Akasher Nichey", "Maynamati", "Moner Moto Bou", "Swaralipi", "Osru Diye Likha, "Jibon Theke Neya", and "Obujh Mon."

Razzak was elected goodwill ambassador of Unicef as a first Bangladeshi film artiste. He was also the founding president of Bangladesh Film Artistes' Association.

BDST: 0828 HRS, JUN 29, 2015
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