Noted actor Saleh Ahmed, who was popular among viewers for his memorable characters in several plays of Humayun Ahmed and films in the 1990s, passed away on Wednesday. He was 83.
According to sources, the actor died while undergoing treatment at Apollo Hospital in Dhaka. Ahsan Habib Nasim, general secretary of Obhinoy Shilpi Sangha, confirmed the news to reporters.
The veteran actor was suffering from various old-age complications. Saleh lost the ability to walk after suffering from a stroke almost six years ago.
He was admitted to hospital when his health condition deteriorated.