Renowned artist Mansur Ul Karim passes away

Ekushey Padak winning artist Mansur Ul Karim passed away today at 11:30 am in the capital's United Hospital, due to a cardiac arrest. His daughter, Sadia Mansur, confirmed the news. The artist had been admitted to the hospital since the last 10 days. The artist will be buried in his village Rainagar, after his Namaz-e-Janaza takes place after Asr prayers.

A professor at the Institute of Fine Arts, University of Chittagong, he was known for his intricate work with his favourite medium, oil. Mansur Ul Karim was the recipient of many awards both home and abroad -- including the Grand Award at the 6th Asian Biennale in 1993, the Grand Prize at the 8th Indian Triennial International at New Delhi in 1994, and the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy Award in 1994.