Dhaka, June 29 -- Eminent artist and cultural personality Mustafa Monwar passed away at a hospital in Dhaka on Monday. He was 90.

The renowned artist breathed his last around 8:30 am while undergoing treatment at the hospital due to old-age complications, said his family.

In a condolence message, Bangla Academy Director General Prof Mohammad Azam said Bangladesh's legendary cultural figure and honorary fellow of Bangla Academy, Mustafa Monwar, passed away on Monday morning.

He said Monwar's contribution to the creative development of the country's media including Bangladesh Television is unforgettable.

He also prayed for the eternal peace of the artist's soul and expressed sincere condolences to the bereaved family.

According to fami...