Obituary
PM shocked at death of journalist Toab Khan
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday expressed profound shock and sorrow at the death of Ekushey Padak recipient veteran journalist Toab Khan.
In a condolence message, the premier recalled that Toab Khan, the Editor of Bengali daily ‘Dainik Bangla’, had played the role of a word hero of Swadhin Betar Kendra during the Liberation War.
She noted that the distinguished journalist served with patriotism and devotion in various fields of mass media after the independence of Bangladesh.
Read: Veteran journalist Toab Khan dies at 87
Toab Khan served as the editor of Dainik Bangla, the Chief Information Officer, the Director General of Press Institute of Bangladesh and the advisory editor of the Daily Janakantha. He also served as the press secretary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
“This lifelong fighter and talented journalist will be remembered for his own works,” said Hasina.
The PM prayed for salvation of the departed soul and expressed deep sympathy to the bereaved family members.
Toab Khan, 87, died of old age complications at the United Hospital in the city at 12:30pm.
Read: President mourns death of journalist Toab Khan
Khan started his journalism career in 1953 and joined Dainik Songbad in 1955.
President mourns death of journalist Toab Khan
President Abdul Hamid on Saturday expressed deep shock at the death of Ekushey Padak recipient veteran journalist Toab Khan.
In a condolence message, the President said Toab Khan was a pioneer in journalism in Bangladesh. “The void created by his death in the country's media world will never be filled.”
Read: Veteran journalist Toab Khan dies at 87
The President prayed for the departed soul of Toab Khan and expressed his deepest condolences to his bereaved family.
Khan, Editor of ‘Dainik Bangla’, died of old age complications at United Hospital in the capital on Saturday. He was 87.
Veteran journalist Toab Khan dies at 87
Veteran journalist Toab Khan, Editor of ‘Dainik Bangla’, died of old age complications at a hospital in the capital on Saturday. He was 87.
Khan, an Ekushey Padak recipient, breathed his last at the United Hospital at 12:30 pm, said Sharifuzzaman Pintu, Dainik Bangla’s Executive Editor.
Khan started his journalism career in 1953 and joined Dainik Songbad in 1955.
He was also the first Editor of ‘Dainik Bangla’ which changed its name from ‘Dainik Pakistan’ after Bangladesh’s independence in 1971.
He became the Editor of ‘Dainik Bangla’ on January 14, 1972. He also served as the Press Secretary of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in 1973-75.
Toab Khan also served as Chief Information Officer and Director General of the Press Institute of Bangladesh (PIB).
The veteran journalist also played a role as a strong voice in Swadhin Bangla Betar Kendra to inspire the freedom fighters during the War of Liberation.
He also served as the Advisory Editor of daily ‘Janakantha’ and later joined as the Editor of ‘Danik Bangla’.
His body has been kept in a mortuary and decision regarding his burial place will be taken once her daughter Tania Khan returns home from abroad, said his family.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina expressed her deep shock at the death of the veteran journalist.
President Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina expressed deep shock at the death of the journalist.
In a condolence message, the President said Toab Khan was a pioneer in journalism in Bangladesh. “The void created by his death in the country's media world will never be filled.”
PM Hasina, in another message, recalled that Toab Khan, the Editor of Bengali daily ‘Dainik Bangla’, had played the role of a word hero of Swadhin Betar Kendra during the Liberation War.
She noted that the distinguished journalist served with patriotism and devotion in various fields of mass media after the independence of Bangladesh.
The prayed for salvation of the departed soul and conveyed deep sympathies to his bereaved family.
First DG of Bangladesh Betar passes away
Enamul Haq, the first director general of Bangladesh Betar, has passed away. He was 93.
The veteran journalist breathed his last at United Hospital in the city on Tuesday night, said his family.
He was made director general of Bangladesh Betar after independence of the country. After two years, he was given the responsibilities of leading Press Information Department (PID).
In 1980, he was posted to Bangladesh High Commission in London as press minister.
He served as the editor of the New Nation newspaper and also contributed hundreds of articles for many domestic and international publications.
Haq left behind his wife, two sons and three daughters.
He was laid to rest in a graveyard at Baridhara J block .
Ekushey Padak winning journalist Ranesh Maitra no more
Ekushey Padak winning journalist and columnist Ranesh Maitra passed away in a city hospital early Monday. He was 90.
He breathed his last at Popular Hospital in the early hours today.
Ranesh Maitra left behind his wife Purabi Maitra, two sons, three daughters and a host of relatives and well-wishers.
Deputy Speaker of Jatiya Sangsad Md Shamsul Haque Tuku expressed his condolences at the demise of Maitra.
Born on October 4 in 1933 in Nahata village of Rajshahi district, Maitra completed his IA in 1955 and BA in 1959 from Govt Edward College in Pabna.
He started his career as a journalist in the weekly newspaper ‘Noubelal’ published from Sylhet in 1951.
He was awarded Ekushey Padak in 2018 for his contribution in journalism.
Major (retd) MA Maleque Chowdhury dies
Major (retd) MA Maleque Chowdhury passed away on Monday. He was 78.
Chowdhury, who had long been suffering from cardiac and old-age complications, breathed his last at 12:35am while undergoing treatment at the Combined Military Hospital (CMH), Dhaka, said Julhas Alam, his son-in-law and Bangladesh bureau chief of the Associated Press (AP).
He left behind his wife, three daughters and a host of relatives and well-wishers to mourn his death.
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Chowdhury was buried at Banani Military Graveyard. His namaz-e-janaza was held at Dhaka CMH Jam-e-Mosque after Asr prayers.
A team from the Bangladesh Army gave him a guard of honour.
Hailing from Gaibandha, Chowdhury joined Pakistan Army on September 19, 1968 and later joined the Bangladesh Army in 1973 after the independence of the country.
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He performed various important duties as a member of the Bangladesh Army and led several successful operations against various anti-national activities along the border of the greater Mymensingh area.
Besides, Chowdhury played an important role in the Bangladesh Border Guard Force at that time in establishing peace and preventing smuggling along the Bangladesh-Myanmar border in Cox's Bazar area.
Dhaka's first mayor BNP leader Abul Hasnat has died
Barrister Abul Hasnat, the first mayor of Dhaka City Corporation and a founding member of BNP, passed away on Friday at his residence in London. He was 82.
Hasnat breathed his last around 5am local time due to old age complications, said his son Rajib Hasnat.
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He left behind his wife Nasreen Begum, a son and a daughter.
Hasnat, a senior Supreme Court lawyer, went to the UK in 2019, but could not return to the country due to Covid pandemic.
He served as the first mayor of Dhaka City Corporation during 1977–1982 and again in 1990.
He was a founding member of the BNP standing committee.
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He also served as the minister of housing and public works in the Cabinet of President Justice Abdus Sattar and Hussain Muhammad Ershad.
He joined the Jatiya Party in 1990 and was elected to parliament from Dhaka-9 seat in a by-election as a candidate of the party.
He returned to BNP after Ershad was overthrown in 1990.
Prof Yunus condoles death of Akbar Ali Khan
Nobel Laureate Prof Muhammed Yunus has expressed shock and deep sorrow at the death of former adviser to the caretaker government and prominent economist Dr Akbar Ali Khan.
Akbar Ali Khan passed away in Dhaka Thursday night after a prolonged illness. He was 78.
In his condolence message, Prof Yunus said "I knew Akbar Ali Khan since his student life but I got the chance to work with him in-depth when he was appointed as the chairman of Grameen Bank as a representative of the government."
Dr Khan worked as the chairman of Grameen Bank for almost five years and he quickly adopted the activities of Grameen Bank as his own, said Prof Yunus.
"His thoughts gave us inspiration all the time," the Nobel Laureate said.
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"During his chairmanship, his support and initiatives made Grameen Bank a powerful institution. Dr Khan had a deep love for the countrymen, especially needy women," he added.
Prof Yunus said that in his personal life Dr Akbar’s honesty was beyond question and recalled his huge contributions to the country.
Prof Yunus prayed for the eternal peace of the departed soul and extended his heartfelt sympathy to Akbar Ali Khan's family.
DCAB mourns passing away of journalist Porimol's mother
Diplomatic Correspondents Association Bangladesh (DCAB) has expressed shock and deep grief at the death of Suzana Costa, mother of The Daily Star diplomatic correspondent Porimol Palma.
Suzana Costa suffered a stroke Friday and breathed her last at a local hospital in Baraigram, Natore. She was 85.
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DCAB President Rezaul Karim Lotus and General Secretary AKM Moinuddin prayed for the eternal peace of the departed soul and extended their heartfelt sympathy to Porimol and his family.
Suzana left behind five sons, one daughter, and grandchildren.
She was buried at the Borni Catholic Church Graveyard after a funeral mass.
PM mourns passing away of lyricist-film director Gazi Majharul
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has expressed shock and deep grief at the death of eminent musician, film director, producer and lyricist Gazi Majharul Anwar.
Gazi Mazharul, who was honoured with the Ekushey Padak in 2002 and the Independence Award in 2021, passed away Sunday morning. He was 79.
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The famous lyricist will live in the hearts of the people through his timeless creations, Sheikh Hasina said.
She also prayed for the eternal peace of the departed soul and extended her heartfelt sympathy to Gazi Majharul's family.