Farida Parveen on life support: Physical condition critical, 72-hour observation begins

The physical condition of renowned folk singer Farida Parveen has deteriorated. Two days ago, the family informed that she has been put on life support. This Saturday afternoon, her son Imam Nimeri Upal told reporters that his mother's physical condition is "critical".

Farida Parveen has been suffering from various complications, including kidney problems, for a long time. She undergoes regular dialysis two days a week. On September 2, she was admitted to Universal Medical College Hospital in Mohakhali for dialysis. However, when her physical condition deteriorated after dialysis, doctors advised her to be admitted to the hospital. Since then, she has been undergoing treatment in the ICU and was put on ventilation when her condition deteriorated further on Wednesday.

Hospital Managing Director Ashish Kumar Chakraborty said, "Farida Parveen's kidneys and brain are not working, she has lung problems, her heart has irregular heartbeats and blood infection has spread throughout her body. Dialysis is not possible due to low blood pressure."

He also said that a six-member medical board has been formed for Farida Parveen's round-the-clock treatment. She is currently under 72-hour observation. After the observation, it will be possible to tell how her physical condition is going.

Farida Parveen's son Imam Nimeri Upal said, "She is on ventilation, but there has been no improvement. Doctors have said that the situation is critical."

Earlier, Farida Parveen's husband, instrumentalist Gazi Abdul Hakim, said, "She has been admitted to the ICU four times in the last few months. She is suffering from lung and kidney complications, her body is weak, she does not have the strength to stand up, she cannot even walk. Everyone should pray for her."

According to hospital sources, Farida Parveen has been suffering from various complications including lung, kidney, thyroid, high blood pressure and diabetes for a long time.

Farida Parveen started her journey of Nazrul Sangeet as a listed artist on Rajshahi Betar in 1968. She gained popularity by singing patriotic songs in 1973. She took training in Lalon Sangeet from Sadhak Moksed Ali Shah.

In recognition of her special contribution to her musical career, she received the Ekushey Padak in 1987. She also received the 'Fukuwaka Asian Culture Award' from the Japanese government in 2008 and the National Film Award in 1993. She has also established a music school named 'Achin Pakhi School' for teaching Lalon Sangeet to children.