Govt stands by Mustafa Monwar’s treatment

The Ministry of Cultural Affairs has provided financial assistance for the treatment of renowned cultural figure and artist Mustafa Monwar.

On Monday, Minister of Cultural Affairs Nitai Roy Chowdhury and Minister of State Ali Newaz Mahmud Khayyam spent some time at the bedside of the renowned artist and inquired about his overall treatment.

At that time, Nitai Roy Chowdhury handed over a check of financial assistance for Mustafa Monwar’s treatment to his family on behalf of the Ministry of Culture.

He said, “The government is determined to stand by the bearers and bearers of the country’s art and culture in any crisis. I wish this distinguished artist a speedy recovery and well-being.”

Mustafa Monowar is undergoing treatment under the close observation of doctors in the ICU of a private hospital in the capital. His wife, Mary Monwar, said that on June 14, when his physical condition deteriorated, he was taken to the capital’s Square Hospital.

There, doctors monitored his physical condition and decided to keep him in the ICU. She said that her husband had contracted pneumonia.

Mustafa Monowar, 91, has been hospitalised several times in recent months. He fell ill on May 20 and was taken to the hospital. After 15 days of treatment, he returned home on June 5.

However, he did not fully recover. Mary Monwar said that just three or four days after returning home, Mustafa Monwar’s physical condition deteriorated again and he had to be admitted to the hospital again on June 14.

Mary said, “When his physical condition deteriorated, I took him to the hospital’s emergency department on June 14. His blood pressure and oxygen levels were dropping. The doctors advised him to be kept in the ICU.”

Mustafa Monwar started his career as a lecturer at the East Pakistan College of Arts and Crafts. Later, he served as Deputy Director General of Bangladesh Television, Director General of Shilpakala Academy, Director General of National Media Institute, General Manager of Bangladesh Television Dhaka and Managing Director of BFDC.

He has been awarded numerous honours at home and abroad, in addition to the Ekushey Padak in 2004, for his outstanding contribution to the field of culture.