Singer Akbar put on life support

On Wednesday morning, singer Akbar Ali Gazi was taken to Birdem Hospital, where he was put on life support. The singer had been in the ICU since last Saturday.

Akbar's daughter confirmed the news to The Daily Star.

For quite some time, Akbar has been suffering from various illnesses. Just a while back, during October, he underwent surgery to amputate one of his legs due to health complications.

Earlier, Akbar was under treatment at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University Hospital in the capital, with multiple complications. The honourable Prime Minister, Sheikh Hasina even donated BDT 20 lakh for Akbar's treatment.

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 the stage show.