He received the Ekushey Padak in 2004 for his contribution to the arts
Mustafa Monwar, Bangladesh's "Puppet Man" and pioneering theatre director, died at 91 on June 29. His death ends an era in Bangladeshi theatrical innovation, with no implications for tech leadership strategy or market trends.
June 29, 2026
Glitz Correspondent
bdnews24.com
Mustafa Monwar, the artist, theatre director, and art researcher known for his pioneering work in puppetry, has died.
He passed away around 8:30am on Monday while undergoing treatment at Dhaka's Square Hospital. The renowned artist was 91.
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