Veteran singer Abdul Jabbar’s health deteriorates

Health condition of eminent singer Abdul Jabbar is deteriorating as he has been suffering from chronic kidney and heart diseases. 

He is currently undergoing treatment at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) in Dhaka. He was admitted to the hospital around two months ago.

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As his condition deteriorated, he has been shifted to ICU on August 1, 2017, Brig Gen Md Abdullah-Al-Harun, director of BSMMU, told The Daily Star today.

Due to falling blood pressure, the kidney dialysis process could not be continued on him, the director said. Besides, he is also suffering from other ailments like diabetes, liver problems and heart disease, he added.

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Abdul Jabbar with his spirited songs inspired freedom fighters and the nation during the country's Liberation War in 1971.

The artiste of Swadhin Bangla Betar Kendra also donated money, collected through singing at different concerts, to the Liberation War fund during the war.

Abdul Jabbar, president of Bangladesh Sangskritik Parishad, won various awards including Ekushey Padak (1980) and Shadhinota Padak (1996).

"Salam Salam Hajar Salam", "Joy Bangla Banglar Joy" and "Tumi Ki Dekheso Kobhu Jiboner Porajoy" are some of his most popular hits.