Editor of Bengali-language Desh Rupantor newspaper, Amit Habib, died at a hospital in the capital Thursday night. He was 59.
Amit breathed his last at 11pm while undergoing treatment at the National Institute of Neurosciences and Hospital, Desh Rupantor Chief Reporter Ummul Wara Sweety, said.
He was admitted to the hospital after he had a major stroke on July 21. He also suffered a stroke in 2020.
“Amit Habib’s first namaz-e-janaza will be held at 10pm at Desh Rupantor office in Bangla Motor and the second namaz-e-janaza at the Jatiya Press Club at 11pm. After that, his body will be taken to Jhenaidah,” Sweety said.
Information and Broadcasting Minister Hasan Mahmud expressed profound sadness and shock following the death of Amit.
He prayed for the Desh Rupantor editor’s departed soul and extended his deepest sympathy to his family.
Before joining Desh Rupantor, Amit worked for different dailies, including Kaler Kantho, Samakal, Jai Jai Din, and Bhorer Kagoj, in different positions. In 2018, Amit joined Desh Rupantor as its editor.
