BSS-29 President mourns death of film director Amjad Hossain

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President mourns death of film director Amjad Hossain

DHAKA, Dec 14, 2018 (BSS)- President M Abdul Hamid today mourned the death of renowned filmmaker, actor, scriptwriter and lyricist Amjad Hossain.

In a condolence message, the President expressed deep shock and sorrow at his death and prayed for eternal peace of the departed soul and conveyed profound sympathy to the bereaved family members.

Amjad Hossain breathed his last at Bumrungrad International Hospital in Bangkok, Thailand at 2:57pm (local time) today (Friday).

He was taken to Impulse Hospital in the capital’s Tejgaon on November 18, after he suffered a stroke.

He was kept in Intensive Care Unit (ICU) in the hospital. Later, he was taken to Thailand for better treatment.

Recalling his contribution to the country’s film industry, President Abdul Hamid said, “The loss at the death of Amjad Hossain is really irreparable for the film industry.”

He added: “The nation will recall him for long with due respect.”

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