Senior journalist, storyteller, and senior member of Chattogram Metropolitan Union of Journalists (CMUJ) Khaled Belal has passed away. He was 80. He breathed his last around 10: 00 am on Monday. He was buried in the graveyard on the Garibullah Shah Shrine premises in Chattogram city after his namaz-e-janaza. Journalist Rafiq Bhuiyan, injured during yesterday’s violence, dies  Khaled Belal left behind a son, two daughters, and a host of colleagues and admirers. According to family sources, Khaled was ill for a long time. After his physical condition deteriorated recently, his family members admitted him to the National Hospital in the port city, where he died while undergoing treatment in the ICU. Born in the house of Oli Gandhi near Bauria Moulvibazar in the Sandwip upazila of Chattogram, Khaled was the assistant editor of the Daily Ishan. JS secretariat PR director Labannya Ahmed dies  At the beginning of his career, he worked at The Daily Paigham in Dhaka. He then joined the Press Information Department (PID). After retiring from government duties, he went back to journalism. After The Daily Ishan, he joined the English daily The People's View as an advisory editor. Among his numerous books, several stories and essays are notable, including "Mara Gange Dub Satar" and "Khoma Koro Sharifar Ma'. Former caretaker govt advisor Imam Uddin Ahmad Chowdhury no more Bangladesh Federal Union of Journalists (BFUJ) President M Abdullah and Secretary General Nurul Amin Rokon, CMUJ President Md Shahnawaz, and General Secretary Saleh Noman expressed deep shock at the death of Khaled Belal. In a condolence message, the leaders conveyed deep sympathy to the bereaved family.

Shahjahan Mia, MP of Patuakhali-1 constituency and also president of Patuakhali district unit Awami League, passed away at hospital in the capital on Saturday. He was 85. Brahmanbaria-2 MP Ukil Abdus Sattar dies at 84 Shahjahan Mia, Shahjahan Mia, former state minister for religious affairs, had been undergoing treatment at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University and breathed his last at 6 am, said his son Advocate Tariquzzaman Mony. He left behind his wife, three sons, one daughter and a host of relatives to mourn his death. DL general secretary Saifuddin Ahmed Moni dies The first namaz-e-janaza of  the three-time MP will be held at Sangshad Bhaban at 3 pm. He will be buried at Patuakhali municipality graveyard following second-namaz-e-janaza at Russel Square Balur Math in Patuakhali on Sunday. Poet Asad Chowdhury no more

Abdul Kuddus, Awami League lawmaker of Natore-4 constituency, died at a hospital in Dhaka today. He was 77.Kuddus, president of Natore district unit of Awami League, had been undergoing treatment at the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of United Hospital where he breathed his last at 7:22 am, said Shariful Islam Ramjan, general secretary of Natore district Awami League.He left behind his wife, a son and a daughter, and a host of relatives to mourn his death. President condoles Bir Uttam Sultan Mahmud’s demiseEarlier on Saturday, the Awami League leader fell ill and was brought to Dhaka. He had been suffering from old age complications including respiratory problem. PM Hasina expresses deep shock over writer Samaresh Majumdar’s demiseKuddus, a freedom fighter, was elected MP of Natore-4 constituency five times.ICC,B condoles demise of its Vice President Rokia Afzal Rahman  

Group Captain Shamsul Alam (retired) Bir Uttam died Thursday at the age of 74.He was a brave fighter of "Kilo Flight," the code name for Mukti Bahini combat aviation formation during the Bangladesh Liberation War in 1971. Group Captain Shamsul breathed his last at 4:47pm at the capital's Evercare Hospital, according to the Inter Service Public Relations Directorate. He was born in 1947 in Patuakhali district. In 1964, after completing his education in Dhaka, he joined the then Pakistan Air Force Academy in Risalpur in 1964 and was commissioned in the GD (P) branch. On June 3, 1971, he deserted his post in West Pakistan and came to Dhaka to join the Liberation War. But he was arrested immediately after his arrival at Dhaka airport as the Pakistan law enforcers realised he would join the Liberation War. Unable to make him confess, they tortured the then Flight Lieutenant Shamsul in jail and tried to bring him under the jurisdiction of a court-martial but failed. He was later released from jail on a general amnesty and was allowed to return home. On September 13, 1971, after contacting the freedom fighters through a news correspondent, he left the country for India. Read: Former minister Ghulam Mostafa dies aged 88 He reached Dimapur on 24 September and met the members of Kilo Flight. Initially, he started flying with DC-3 and subsequently flew Otter aircraft. On December 3, 1971, Flight Lieutenant Shamsul along with his co-pilot got the first opportunity to prove their skill against Pakistani occupation forces. He flew from Kailashahar at 11pm and entered Bangladesh to strike oil depots near Chattogram airport. He returned to the base after a terrible flight with extreme craftsmanship avoiding enemy gunfire. He was awarded the gallantry award Bir Uttam by the government. Group Captain Shamsul was also awarded the Independence Award 2017 for his outstanding contribution to the Liberation War.

Diplomatic Correspondents Association, Bangladesh (DCAB) has expressed deep shock at the death of Mohammad Ali, father of its member journalist Rased Mehedi. In a condolence message on Monday, DCAB President Rezaul Karim Lotus and its General Secretary AKM Moinuddin conveyed deep sympathy to Prothidiner Bangladesh Special Correspondent Rased Mehedi and his family members. Read more: DCAB shocked over death of journalist Jhumur's mother They prayed for salvation of the departed soul. Mohammad Ali, 77, breathed his last early Monday at a hospital in Dhaka. He had long been suffering from old age complications. Read more: Journalist Raihan M Chowdhury dies Mohammad Ali was headmaster of Sonatala High School in Bagura and Principal of Panchagarh Police Line School and College. He left behind wife, two sons, a daughter and host of relatives to mourn his death. He will be buried at his family graveyard in Shibganj Upazila of Bogura later today (Monday).

Bangladesh President Abdul Hamid on Saturday expressed deep grief over the untimely demise of Harun Rashid, the brother of President's press secretary Zainal Abedin. The President prayed for the eternal salvation of the departed soul and expressed sympathy to the bereaved family. Rashid passed away this morning at a hospital in the capital. He was 63 years old. He is survived by his wife, two sons, a daughter. Read: President mourns 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 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.

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. Read: Akbar Ali Khan laid to rest "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.

Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen 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 passed away in Dhaka Thursday night after a prolonged illness. He was 78. Momen prayed for the eternal peace of the departed soul and extended his heartfelt sympathy to Akbar Ali's family. Also read: Dr. Akbar Ali Khan: A farewell to the Professor of integrity