Journalist Fazal Shahabuddin dies

Noted journalist and poet Fazal Shahabuddin passed away at his Khilgaon residence in the city at 10:45 am Sunday, reports BSS.

He was 78.

Shahabuddin had been suffering from old-age complications.

He left behind his wife, two sons, a daughter and a host of relatives to mourn his death.

He was buried at Banani graveyard Sunday evening after Namaz-e-janaza in Bashabo playground.

Meanwhile, Information Minister Hasanul Haq Inu expressed deep shock at the death of journalist and poet Fazal Shahabuddin.

In a message, he said the nation has lost a brilliant journalist and noted poet at his death.