Mirza Enamul Bari Faruk, father of the once-popular television actress Bannya Mirza, has passed away.

Mirza Faruk breathed his last on Wednesday morning (April 15) at his residence in the capital. The news of his demise was confirmed to the media by playwright Masum Reza. He was a valiant freedom fighter.

Professionally, Mirza Faruk served as a Director of the Directorate General of Family Planning before entering retirement. His family is currently finalizing the decisions regarding his funeral prayers (Janaza) and burial.

Bannya Mirza is currently based in the United States, where she works for a corporate organization. The news of her father’s passing has cast a shadow of grief over her family, colleagues, and fans.

Tributes have been pouring in on social media, with many praying for the departed soul and expressing their condolences to the bereaved family.

Bannya Mirza established herself as a household name through timeless drama serials such as Ronger Manush and Vober Hat. In addition to her extensive work in television, she has also earned acclaim for her performances in several films.