<div><span style="font-size: 1rem;"><b>Ekushey Padak winning dancer and television actress Zeenat Barkatullah died of old-age complications at her own residence in the city's Dhanmondi area this afternoon.</b></span><br></div><div><br></div><div>The news was confirmed by her daughter Bijori Barkatullah, who is also a noted television actress and dancer in the country.</div><div><br></div><div>Zeenat Barkatullah left behind two daughters and a host of relatives and admirers to mourn her death.</div><div><br></div><div>Barkatullah was awarded the Ekushey Padak, the second most important award for civilians in the country, in 2022.</div><div><br></div><div>Information and Broadcasting Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud today expressed profound shock and sorrow at the death of Zeenat Barkatullah.</div><div><br></div><div>In a message of condolence, he, also Awami League joint general secretary, prayed for eternal peace of the departed soul and conveyed deep sympathy to the bereaved family. - BSS</div><div><br></div><div>bnbd24/fas&nbsp;</div>