Noted artist Qaiyyum Chowdhury has died at the Combined Military Hospital (CMH) in the capital on Sunday night.
He fell sick at the time of addressing Bengal Music Festival at Army Stadium around 8:40pm.
Later, the eminent artist was immediately rushed to CMH, the festival's media centre told the Dhaka Tribune.
In the statement, it said: "The artist was speaking at the opening session of the fourth day event of the festival. Suddenly he fell upon the floor and got hurt behind his head."
He was immediately taken to CMH, Dhaka, where the doctors examined his condition.
Qaiyyum was given with life support, according to the the media center there.
Qayyum Chowdhury was born on March 9, 1934 at Feni. He was the most popular among the first generation artists of Bangladesh. He is famous for his cover designs - but his significance as a painter is immeasurable.
He received the national award for his contribution to art (1961–62). In the same year, he received the first prize in the All Pakistan Art Exhibition held in Lahore for his painting titled Bottom.
Four years later, he received the award of the Royal Court inn Teheran Biennale (1966).
He also received Shilpakala Academy Award (1977), Ekushey Award (1986),6th Bangabandhu Award (1994), Leipzig Book Fair Prize for Book Illustration (1983), Gold medal for contribution in book design, National Book Center, Dhaka (1975), 1st Prize, Best Book Cover Design, National Book Center (1988, 1982, 1981, 1979, 1978, 1975, 1970, 1966, 1964 and 1963), 1st Prize Railway Time-Table Cover Design (1995 & 1960).
