Ekushey Padak-winning television and theater actor Jamal Uddin Hossain has passed away. He was 81. The veteran actor breathed his last at a hospital in Calgary, Canada on Friday, according to family sources. He will be buried there on Saturday after Zuhr prayers. Jamal Uddin, a member of the Nagorik Natya Sampradaya, started acting in theater in the mid-1970s. He later worked in television dramas and films. For the past 15 years, he had been irregular in acting and had been living in the United States for the past 7 years.      

Lubna Choudhury, founding principal and chairperson of Bangladesh International Tutorial (BIT), has passed away. She breathed her last on Monday, according to a post on BIT’s verified Facebook page. Lubna Choudhury Namaz-e-Janaza will be held after at Gulshan Azad Masjid at 4:30 pm on Wednesday. BNP's Italy chapter president AQM Razzak passes away Her vision and dedication were the guiding lights of BIT School. Over the years, she inspired countless students and educators with her commitment to academic excellence and holistic development, the post said. As a trailblazer in the field of education, her legacy will continue to inspire future generations, it added.

National poet Kazi Nazrul Islam's grandson Anirban Kazi, the eldest son of Nazrul’s youngest son Kazi Aniruddha, passed away at the age of 49. While traveling to Switzerland, Anirban, an established painter himself, breathed his last in a hotel in Switzerland on Wednesday (local time), Anirban's cousin and Nazrul’s granddaughter Khilkhil Kazi informed local media.  According to Khilkhil Kazi, Anirban went to Europe with his wife a few days ago. On Wednesday, they went to Switzerland but suffered a massive heart attack after entering the hotel room and died there, she said. The body of Anirban will be brought and buried in Kolkata according to Khilkhil Kazi. She will also go to Kolkata to bid the last farewell to her cousin. The Kabi Nazrul Institute in Bangladesh expressed shock at the sudden demise of Anirban Kazi. The ‘Rebel Poet’ Kazi Nazrul Islam had four sons with his wife Pramila Devi. Their first child Krishna Mohammad died at a very young age, while the second son Arindam Khaled Bulbul, died at the age of four.  Of the other two children, Kazi Aniruddha (the father of Anirban Kazi), passed away on February 22, 1974 during Kazi Nazrul Islam's lifetime; and Kazi Sabyasachi, the eldest surviving son of Nazrul, passed away on March 2, 1979. The family of Kazi Aniruddha lives in Kolkata. His wife, Anirban’s mother Kalyani Kazi was a writer and music artist. Meanwhile Khilkhil Kazi, Mistee Kazi and Babul Kazi, the daughters of Kazi Sabyasachi, are citizens of Bangladesh. Last year, Anirban and his mother Kalyani Kazi were criticized by their other family members and Nazrul exponents-admirers in both India and Bangladesh, for handing over the rights of the ‘Rebel Poet’s historic song “Karar Oi Louho Kopat” to the Oscar winning acclaimed Indian music director AR Rahman for a remake version, used for the Raja Krishna Menon-directed Bollywood film 'Pippa'.

Language Movement hero Professor Abdul Gafur died at a hospital in the capital on Friday. He was 95. Abdul Gafur, also a veteran journalist, breathed his last at 2:43 PM at Asgar Ali Hospital while undergoing treatment, his son Tarikh Al Banna said. He was admitted to the hospital on Thursday after suffering from a heart attack. The Language Movement veteran left behind three sons, three daughters, and a host of relatives and admirers to mourn his death. Professor Abdul Gafur is to be buried at Mirpur Martyred Intellectuals’ Graveyard after namaz-e-janaza at Jatiya Press Club at 8 PM, said Tarikh. As a member of the Tamaddun Majlish, Abdul Gafur was involved in the movement demanding Bengali as the national language on February 21, 1952. During the Language Movement, he was the editor of the “Sainik” newspaper. After obtaining his master's degree from Dhaka University in 1962, Abdul Gafur initially worked in government service for a while. He subsequently dedicated 17 years to teaching at Abu Jar Gifari in Dhaka and Rajendra College in Faridpur. Besides, he served as the Director of Publications at the Islamic Foundation and as the Superintendent of Darul Ulum. Abdul Gafur also served in the Daily Millat, Daily Azad, Daily Desh, Daily Inqilab, Daily Najat, and the English Daily People. Leaders from various organizations, including the Bangladesh Federal Union of Journalists and the Dhaka Union of Journalists (DUJ), expressed deep sorrow at the death of Abdul Gafur and prayed for the salvation of his departed soul.

Interim Government’s Chief Adviser Prof Dr Muhammad Yunus has expressed his profound sorrow at the tragic death of Lieutenant Tanzim Sarwar Nirjon, who was attacked by assailants in Chakaria, Cox's Bazar while performing duty. “I pray for the peace of his departed soul and extend my heartfelt condolences to his family. I also wish to convey my sympathies to all my colleagues in the Bangladesh Army,” he said.   In a media release signed by the chief adviser’s press secretary Shafiqul Alam said this on Tuesday night. Dr Yunus is currently staying in the USA to attend the 79th session of the United Nations. This young and talented officer of the Bangladesh Army, a vigilant guardian of the nation's peace, order, and sovereignty, dedicated his life to protecting the people. His self-sacrifice stands as a testament to the ideal of patriotism, which the nation will forever honor, he said. Lieutenant Nirjon's death comes at a time when the Bangladesh Army is tirelessly working day and night under the "Aid to Civil Power" initiative to ensure the safety of the public. His untimely demise is an irreparable loss not only for the Army but for the entire country, the Nobel laureate said. “In the face of our beloved motherland's needs, Lieutenant Tanzim Sarwar Nirjon's great sacrifice will remain a source of inspiration for our commitment to building a happy and prosperous future for Bangladesh,” he added.

Ruhul Amin Gazi, president of the Bangladesh Federal Union of Journalists (BFUJ) and Chief Reporter of the Daily Sangram, has passed away. He breathed his last on Tuesday night at a private hospital in the capital while battling illness. Nahid Islam, Advisor to the Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications, and Information Technology, as well as the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, has expressed profound sorrow and grief over the death of journalist Ruhul Amin Gazi. His Namaz-e-Janaza will be held at Jatiya Press Club after Zuhr prayer. Ruhul Amin Gazi had been suffering from kidney-related complications. During his long imprisonment under the Awami government, he developed various physical issues, including back pain, high diabetes, and electrolyte deficiencies. Although there were plans for him to receive treatment in Thailand, his deteriorating health made it impossible to proceed with those arrangements. He was serving as the president of BFUJ for the fourth time and had held various positions, including Secretary General of BFUJ and President and General Secretary of the Dhaka Union of Journalists (DUJ). His contributions to journalism and advocacy for press freedom will be remembered.

Gawhar Ara Mamun, the wife of eminent thespian and cultural personality Mamunur Rashid, breathed her last on Tuesday. She was under treatment at Bangladesh Medical College Hospital, Dhanmondi in the capital and passed away on Tuesday at 7:30 pm, Mamunur Rashid informed the media. Her funeral will be held on Wednesday (September 18) at Taqwa Masjid, Dhanmondi, after the Zuhr prayers, theatre troupe Aranyak Natyadal confirmed, adding that she will be then buried at the Mirpur Martyrs Graveyard. Gawhar Ara Mamun was suffering from old age complications for a long time and was taken to the hospital on Monday when she suffered a sudden heart attack. She was shifted to the ICU yesterday when her condition deteriorated.

Amanullah Khan, founding chairman of United News of Bangladesh (UNB), was buried at Banani Graveyard in the capital on Friday. The burial took place after his namaz-e-janaza at the Baitun Noor Jame Masjid in Uttara after Jumma prayers. Amanullah Khan, also the chairman of Cosmos Group of Companies, breathed his last around 5pm on Thursday in the capital's United Hospital while undergoing treatment there due to old age complications. He left behind his wife, brothers, sisters and many close relatives apart from a host of well-wishers to mourn his death. His qulkhwani will be held on Monday, September 16 after Asr prayers at his residence in Uttara. Khan was a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh, having qualified as a Chartered Accountant from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan in 1969. He was the founder chairman of UNB, the country's leading news agency established in 1988 with the Associated Press (AP) as its principal partner in news exchange. Khan was also Chairman of Cosmos Printing and Publishing Limited, which publishes books and the Dhaka Courier, the oldest surviving English newsweekly of Bangladesh. Besides his professional engagements, he was known for contributing articles to national dailies and news magazines articles on a range of issues. He was a member of the Commonwealth Journalists Association. He attended numerous international conferences and seminars mainly in connection with the media organized by platforms such as the Commonwealth Press Union, Organization of Asia-Pacific News Agencies, AsiaNet, International Press Institute and Asian Media Information and Communication Centre. Khan was also a keen member of different advocacy groups, such as ADHUNIK (National Anti-smoking Organization) and Life Member of the Sandhani National Eye Donation Society.

Amanullah Khan, founding chairman of United News of Bangladesh (UNB), passed away on Thursday. He was 80. Amanullah Khan, also the chairman of Cosmos Group of Companies, breathed his last around 5pm in the capital's United Hospital while undergoing treatment there due to old age complications. He left behind his wife, brothers, many close relatives and a host of well-wishers to mourn his death. His namaz-e-janaza will be held after Jumma prayers on Friday at the Azad Masjid in Gulshan, after which he will be laid to rest at the Banani Graveyard. Khan was a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh, having qualified as a Chartered Accountant from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan in 1969. He was the founder chairman of United News of Bangladesh (UNB), the country's leading news agency established in 1988 with the Associated Press (AP) as its principal partner in news exchange. Khan was also Chairman of Cosmos Printing and Publishing Limited, which publishes books and the Dhaka Courier, the oldest surviving English newsweekly of Bangladesh. Besides his professional engagements, he was known for contributing articles to national dailies and news magazines articles on a range of issues. He was a member of the Commonwealth Journalists Association. He attended numerous international conferences and seminars mainly in connection with the media organized by platforms such as the Commonwealth Press Union, Organization of Asiaa-Pacific News Agencies, AsiaNet, International Press Institute and Asian Media Information and Communication Centre. Khan was also a keen member of different advocacy groups, such as ADHUNIK (National Anti-smoking Organization) and Life Member of the Sandhani National Eye Donation Society.

Managing Director (MD) of Dhaka Bank Emranul Haque died early Sunday. He was 61. Haque, was had been suffering from cancer, breathed his last while undergoing treatment at the Apollo Hospital in Kolkata. An official of the bank confirmed the death. He worked in the banking sector for more than three decades at home and abroad. The experienced banker started his career as a management trainee at Bank of Credit and Commerce International (BCCI) in 1986.  He held various positions in Eastern Bank Limited and Credit Africa Bank Limited, Zambia before joining Dhaka Bank Limited in 1998.  During his long journey with Dhaka Bank, he served as the manager of various important branches and the Deputy Managing Director. He was a Certified Corporate Banker and a fellow of the American Academy of Financial Management. Apart from this, he was the standing committee member of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) on banking techniques and practices.