Actor Azizul Hakim goes on life support with COVID-19 illness

Actor Azizul Hakim, who has been suffering from the coronavirus illness, was put on life support as his condition deteriorated.

Hakim was admitted to Bangladesh Specialised Hospital around 8 pm on Thursday with respiratory distress and shifted to the ICU within hours.

His wife Zinat Hakim and son Muhaimin Redwan Hakim were also diagnosed with COVID-19 infections. They are in a stable condition and getting treated at home.

Hakim, who began his acting career in theatre, rose to fame through television dramas and films.