Dhaka, Oct. 1 -- Veteran actor Ilias Kanchan is undergoing treatment for a brain tumor at a London hospital, his son revealed while attending a virtual press conference on Wednesday.

Ilias Kanchan is also a proponent of the road safety movement in Bangladesh. His activism frequently brought him back into headlines as road accidents continued to plague Bangladesh.

The actor underwent brain surgery on August 5, 2025 at Wellington Hospital, led by Professor Demetrius, said the actor's son at a press conference attended virtually by him from Canada.

The surgery could not get rid of the brain tumor, for its complete removal threatened to cause life-threatening complications, including paralysis and loss of speech or mobility, Joy said.

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