Photojourno Zahirul Haque dies
Sunday, 15 June 2014
Photojournalist Zahirul Haque has died in a Delhi hospital, his family members say, reports bdnews24.com.
He was on life support for the last three days at the HBS Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences in Delhi.
Mr Haque's daughter-in-law Sajia Zahir told the news agency about his death Saturday morning.
The 71-year old photojournalist was admitted to the HBS Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences on June 5.
Mr Haque has long been suffering jaundice and was undergoing treatment at the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) hospital before going to Delhi.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina visited the ailing photographer at the BSMMU hospital.
Hailing from Narayanganj, Haque developed his passion for photography as a student.