Actress Rina Rahman passes away

Veteran actress Rina Rahman, a familiar face on both the small and big screens, has passed away.

She died at 9:00pm on Monday, casting a shadow of grief over the country's cultural community.

The news of her death was confirmed by actor and director Anubhav Mahbub. The information was also confirmed in a statement posted on social media by Bangladesh Actors' Association.

The organisation expressed profound sorrow over her passing, prayed for the eternal peace of her departed soul, and extended heartfelt condolences to her bereaved family.

According to various sources, Rina Rahman had long been suffering from several health complications. Despite her illness, she continued working regularly for a long time. 

However, as her condition deteriorated, the veteran actress had recently become less active in her professional commitments. Until her final days, she was appearing in the popular television serial Parampara.

Throughout her distinguished acting career, Rina Rahman earned acclaim for portraying a wide range of memorable characters in television dramas, films, and stage productions. Among her notable works are the iconic BTV drama Sangsaptak (1987), the films Ghani (2006) and Thikana (1994), and the popular television serial Man Abhiman.