DHAKA, Aug 22, 2024 (BSS) - President of Rajshahi Division Journalist Association, Dhaka and Senior Sub-Editor of Bangladesh Pratidin Mujibur Rahman Chowdhury passed away in the early hours of today. 

He was 61.

Dhaka Union of Journalists (DUJ) Member Mujibur Rahman breathed his last while undergoing treatment in city's Birdem General Hospital.

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

His first Namaz-e-Janaza was held at 1pm at his working place Bangladesh Pratidin in Bashundhara area and the second Janaza was held after Asr prayer in Maniknagar, Dhaka. He was buried in city's Mugda area. 
Dhaka Union of Journalists (DUJ) president Sohel Haider Chowdhury and its general secretary Akhter Hossain expressed profound shock and sorrow at the death of Mujib.

They prayed for eternal peace of the departed soul and conveyed deep sympathy to the bereaved family members.