Actor Azizul Hakim, who has been suffering from the coronavirus illness, was put on life support as his condition deteriorated.
Azizul was admitted to Bangladesh Specialised Hospital around 8:00 pm on Thursday with respiratory distress and shifted to the ICU within hours, bdnews24.com reports.
His wife Zinat Hakim and son Muhaimin Redwan Hakim were also diagnosed with Covid-19 infections. They are in stable condition and getting treated at home.
Azizul Hakim, who began his acting career in theatre, rose to fame through television dramas and films.