Expressing deep grief and sorrow at the death of Ekushey Padak-winning actor Masum Aziz, State Minister for Foreign Affairs Md Shahriar Alam on Monday said Aziz was a shining star of Bangladesh’s cultural arena.
“Actor Masum Aziz was a shining star of our cultural arena. He has made a lasting place in the hearts of the audience with his multi-dimensional acting talent,” he said in a condolence message.
The State Minister said people will remember his quality acting for a long time.
“The death of Masum Aziz caused an irreparable loss to our cultural arena,” he said.
The Minister prayed for the salvation of the soul of late Masum Aziz and expressed his deepest condolences to his bereaved family members.
Aziz passed away on Monday afternoon at a private hospital in the capital.
He was admitted to Square Hospital with cardiac problems on October 3 and put on life support later as his condition deteriorated on Thursday morning.
Source: United News of Bangladesh