Senior journo Badiul Alam passes away

Badiul Alam, former senior vice-president and treasurer of the National Press Club, passed away in the capital on Sunday. He was 78, reports UNB.
Badiul Alam, also former city editor of News Today, breathed his last at his residence in Eskaton area in the afternoon due to old age complications.
He was also the founding member of the Dhaka Reporters Unity (DRU). He had been suffering from various diseases, including kidney-related problems, for a long time.
He left behind his wife, one daughter and a host of relatives and well-wishers to mourn his death.
Jatiya Press Club President Hasan Hafeez and General Secretary Ayub Bhuiyan expressed their profound grief and sorrow over the death of Badiul Alam.
In a statement, the leaders prayed for the salvation of his departed soul and conveyed their deep sympathy to the bereaved family members.