Aly Zaker to Be buried at Banani Graveyard

Aly Zaker, the recipient of Ekushey Padak, will rest at Banani's graveyard in the capital on Friday afternoon.

Aly Zaker, a member of Swadhin Bangla Betar Kendra, died at the age of 76 in the hospital on Friday morning.

His Namaz-e-Janaz will be held in the Banani Graveyard Mosque after Asr prays in compliance with the health guidelines. Later, she'll be laid to rest at her mother's grave, family sources said.

Aly Zaker had been suffering from cancer for the last four years. He was diagnosed with COVID-19 two days earlier.

Born on November 6, 1944, in Chattogram, Zaker was a freedom fighter and an artist of Swadhin Bangla Betar Kendra during the 1971 Liberation War. After independence, he began his career as an actor and became one of the most popular on stage, television and silver screen, performing a wide range of roles.

Tributes poured in for the freedom fighter and eminent cultural personality.

Zaker’s career as a thespian began with theatre troupe ‘Aranyak Natyadal’ in 1972. He performed in Munier Chowdhury’s play ‘Kabar’ in the same year. Later, he joined Nagorik Natya Sampradaya the same year and remained with the troupe until his death.

He directed 15 plays and performed 31 for his troupe until 2019, including Kopenik-er Captain, Galileo, Nurul Diner Sarajibon, Macbeth, Achalayatan, Dewan Gazir Kissa and more to name a few. His performances in the roles of Nurul Din, Galileo and Dewan Gazi have gained him praise from critics and fans. He has also gained success in television dramas such as Aaj Rabibar, Bohubrihee and more.

The artist was awarded Ekushey Padak, the country's second highest civil award in 1999. He has also won the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy Award, the Bangabandhu Award, the Munier Chowdhury Award, the Naren Biswas Award and several other awards during his career.

Aly Zaker's family members survived, including Sara Zaker's wife, Iresh Zaker's son, and Shriya Sharbojoya's daughter.