Azizul Hakim on ventilator support

Renowned actor Azizul Hakim tested positive for Covid-19 on November 10. The physical condition of the actor has deteriorated, and he has been kept on ventilator support.

He has now been undergoing treatment at Bangladesh Specialist Hospital in the city.

Confirming the matter, Senior Medical Officer of the hospital Dr. Wazed Jamil said “Azizul Hakim was taken to ventilator support at 8.30am on Friday as he developed a lung infection”.

Azizul Hakim’s wife Zeenat Hakim and son Muhaimin Redwan Hakim have also tested corona positive and they are receiving treatment at their residence.

The actor started working on a new television drama series last month, previously the actor was on a break during the countrywide lockdown. The actor took part in a documentary about his life, which was written by Zeenat Hakim and directed by his daughter Nazah Hakim, recently.

He also made a comeback as a theatre director recently with a new production, "Indemnity," after a break of 15 years.

Starting his career in the 80s, Azizul Hakim has made a mark in theatre and television. He has been an integral part of the Aronnyak Natyadal for the last 40 years.