Veteran journalist Hasanuzzaman Khan dies


FE Team | Published: January 08, 2018 12:38:29 | Updated: January 08, 2018 18:31:11


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Eminent journalist Hasanuzzaman Khan has died at the age of 69.

The former associate editor of the New Nation breathed his last at his Mirpur residence around 9:00pm on Sunday.

His namaz-e-janaza (funeral prayer) was held at 11:00am on Monday at JPC premises, news agency UNB reported citing a press statement.

Hasanuzzaman, who was also news editor of the Daily Independent, is survived by wife, two daughters, a host of relatives and well-wishers.

JPC President Mohammad Shafiqur Rahman and General Secretary Farida Yasmin expressed profound shock at the death of Hasanuzzaman, also a permanent member of JPC.

They also conveyed their deep sympathies to the bereaved family members.

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