Renowned sculptor Mrinal Haque has passed away early Saturday. He was 62.

He breathed his last at his residence in Gulshan of the capital at around 2:00 am.

Md Alamgir, graphic designer of Mrinal Haque, confirmed the news.

Mrinal Haque fell sick on Friday night. Later, he was taken to the city’s Evercare Hospital where doctor declared him dead,” Md Alamgir said.

He was suffering from various old age complications, including diabetes, family sources said.

Born on September 9, 1958, the sculptor is best known for making murals on the city streets of Dhaka.

After receiving education from Rajshahi Cadet College, he joined the Art Institution in 1977 and received his BA (Bachelor of Arts) from the Fine Arts Institute of Dhaka University. 

He worked primarily with clay, marble, plaster, cement, bronze, copper, terracotta and wood. He had done over 36,000 square feet of work in mosaic painting.

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