Singer Akbar no more

Singer Akbar Ali Gazi, known for his song "Tomar Haat Pakhar Batashe", passed away today at the capital's BIRDEM hospital.

The news was confirmed by his daughter, Athoi.

A few days ago, he had to have his legs amputated due to increased physical complications. He was under treatment at a hospital in the capital.

Due to the increased complications, he was admitted to BIRDEM's ICU, and was then shifted to life support.

Akbar Ali Gazi rose to fame with his song "Tomar Haat Pakhar Batashe" at the programme Ityadi, hosted by Hanif Sanket. He used to be a rickshaw puller in the town of Jashore before that.

The "Tomar Haath Pakhar Batash" singer used to drive a rickshaw in Jessore city. His fortunes took a turn for the better after performing on "Ityadi". However, due to being sick for a long time, he was unable to perform on stage shows. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina had allotted a BDT 20 lakh for his treatment at the time.