Nazrul Sangeet exponent Joseph Kamal Rodrigues passes away

Renowned Nazrul Sangeet exponent Joseph Kamal Rodrigues passed away today at 3:30 pm at the capital's Green Life Hospital. The news was confirmed by his wife, Rebeca Gomes.

The artiste had tested positive for Covid-19, and was suffering from a long-term kidney disease. Even though his condition had initially stabilised, he succumbed to dialysis-related complications due to Covid-19.

Joseph Kamal Rodrigues received the coveted Nazrul Award in 2018 for his contributions to Nazrul Sangeet. The artiste will be laid to rest tomorrow at Tejgaon Church. He is survived by wife, and two children, Paul Rodrigues and Precila Rodrigues.