Renowned Bangladeshi artist and pioneer of puppet art Mustafa Monowar has been undergoing treatment in the ICU for several days due to pneumonia-related complications. Following reports of his illness, the Ministry of Cultural Affairs extended financial assistance to support his medical care. On Monday morning, Cultural Affairs Minister Nitai Roy Chowdhury and State Minister Ali Nawaz Mahmud Khayyam visited Monowar at Square Hospital in Dhaka, spending time with his family and handing over a financial aid cheque.
According to the ministry, the government remains committed to standing beside those who have made significant contributions to the nation’s art and culture during times of crisis. The ministry also expressed wishes for the artist’s speedy recovery.
Monowar’s wife, Mary Monowar, earlier told the media that his condition had worsened, leading to his hospital admission. The artist had previously been critically ill in 2024 but recovered before this recent relapse caused by pneumonia.
বিনোদন রিপোর্টার প্রকাশ : ২২ জুন ২০২৬, ২১: ৫০ বেশ কিছুদিন ধরে অসুস্থ হয়ে আইসিইউতে চিকিৎসাধীন রয়েছেন বরেণ্য চিত্রশিল্পী ও পাপেট শিল্প বিকাশের পথিকৃৎ মুস্তাফা মনোয়ার। খবরটি সামনে আসার পর আর্থিক সহযোগিতা দিতে এগিয়ে এসেছে সংস্কৃতি মন্ত্রণালয়। সোমবার সকাল
The ‘1 Nojor’ media platform is now live in beta, inviting users to explore and provide feedback as we continue to refine the experience.
