Renowned Bangladeshi actor, playwright, and stage director Ataur Rahman passed away late Monday night in Dhaka after being on life support for ten days. The news was confirmed by actor Raonak Hasan. Rahman, a recipient of the Independence Award, had been under treatment at a hospital in the capital when he died.

According to reports, Ataur Rahman’s health deteriorated after he fell at home the previous Friday. He was first taken to a hospital in Gulshan but later transferred to another in Dhanmondi due to the unavailability of ICU facilities. Although his condition briefly improved, he was again placed on life support on Sunday as his health worsened. He is survived by his wife, one daughter, and one son.

Born on June 18, 1941, in Noakhali, Rahman was a leading figure in Bangladesh’s post-independence theatre movement. He was widely respected for his contributions to the country’s cultural and theatrical landscape and was honored with both the Ekushey Padak and the Independence Award.