Noted actor Farooque tests positive for COVID-19
National award-winning veteran actor Akbar Hossain Pathan, better known as Farooque, has tested positive for novel coronavirus.
Farooque, also an Awami League lawmaker, was admitted to Kurmitola General Hospital on Monday night as per physician's advise after his sample report was found positive for the virus.
Confirming the matter, his niece Asma Pathan Rumpa said, "Uncle's physical condition is good. We sought dua from the countrymen for his recovery."
Meanwhile, the report of Farooque's wife Farhana Farooque came negative.
