Journalist Mirza Shameem Akhter passed away at a city hospital on Thursday. He was 53.
He left behind two brothers, one sister and a host of relatives to mourn his death.
Shameem, a senior sub-editor of Daily Sun, was admitted to Better Life Hospital at Rampura on Monday with various complications, including serious lung infection, pneumonia and kidney ailment. Later, he breathed his last early Thursday.
Mirza Shameem also worked at The Financial Express, a leading economic daily of the country.
He will be buried at his home town in Bogura.
Daily Sun Editor Enamul Hoque Chowdhury and other journalists expressed deep shock at his untimely death.
In a condolence message, the editor extended his sympathy to the bereaved family members and prayed for the salvation of the departed soul.