12th death anniv of Obaidul Huq today

Today (Sunday) is the 12th death anniversary of veteran journalist, Obaidul Huq.

Obaidul Huq, a doyen of journalism, breathed his last on October 13, 2007 at his Banani residence. He was 96 years 11 months 13 days old. Widely respected elderly journalist Obaidul Huq was the Editor of The Bangladesh Observer for 12 years since 1972, said a press release.

He was a columnist and regular contributor to different dailies including major Bangali news papers. His columns became very popular like his editorials he wrote as Editor of Bangaldesh Observer. The ink of his pen never dried up before his death.