Hasan Arif, a renowned recitation artiste and general secretary of Sammilita Sangskritik Jote, has died in hospital care at the age of 56, reports bdnews24.com.
Arif, who had been on life support for the last few months, passed away on Friday, according to Golam Quddus, president of Sammilita Sangskritik Jote.
"His body is still in the hospital. We will make a decision about the funeral and burial later," he said.
Prime Minister (PM) Sheikh Hasina expressed profound shock at the death of the cultural personality.
Arif had contracted COVID-19 in December last year and was later placed on life support as his condition deteriorated.
A former general secretary of Bangladesh Recitation Coordinating Council, Arif had been actively engaged in democratic and cultural movements in Bangladesh, starting with the anti-authoritarian uprising in 1990s.
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