COVID-19: Ekushey Padak Winner Magician Jewel Aich in ICU

Freedom fighter and Ekushey Padak winner magician Jewel Aich, who recently contracted Covid-19, is being treated at the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the Combined Military Hospital (CMH) in the capital.

His wife Bipasha Aich confirmed the news to the media on Tuesday night.

She said Jewel Aich had been suffering from fever since November 4. His fever level continued to rise so he underwent COVID-19 test upon doctor’s advice, as well as a CT scan of the chest. The test report came out positive and showed that his lungs have also been infected, reports UNB.

Bipasha informed that the magician was taken to a hospital in the capital on Monday morning due to his deteriorating condition. However, his family decided to change the hospital owing to unsatisfactory service.

Then, on Tuesday afternoon, he was admitted to the CMH, and Bipasha expressed gratitude to the hospital authorities for taking prompt action.

Bipasha Aich said her husband is suffering from fever and cough with respect to his physical condition. He has lost his sense of taste and smell. He is given oxygen, even though he still has no sign of breathlessness.

Jewel Aich has been suffering from diabetes and high blood pressure.

Born on 10 April 1950 in Barisal to BK Aich and Saraju Aich, Jewel Aich took part in the Liberation War as a combat soldier and also worked as a non-combatant, teaching students in refugee camps along with inspiring freedom fighters. 

Apart from being the most renowned and popular Bangladeshi magician, Jewel Aich is a skilled flutist, author and ambassador to many humanitarian projects.

Jewel Aich received Ekushey Padak in 2003 and CJFB (Cultural Journalists Forum of Bangladesh) Lifetime Achievement Award in 2008, as well as many other awards in his illustrious career.