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Journalist Hilali Wadud Chowdhury passes away
DHAKA, Jan 15, 2020 (BSS) – Hilali Wadud Chowdhury, senior sub-editor of
the daily Bhorer Kagoj, died of cardiac arrest at a city hospital this
morning.
According to his family sources, Hilali, a presidential candidate in the
upcoming Dhaka Sub-Editors Council (DSEC) election, felt severe chest pain
while leaving his Khilgaon home for the Jatiya Press Club (JPC) to attend the
annual general meeting of the DSEC.
At that time, Chowdhury was immediately taken to Malibagh Khidmah Hospital
where doctors declared him dead, the sources added.
He is survived by his wife, only daughter Samara Hilali, mother, brother
and a host of other relatives.
The first namaz-e-janaza of Hilali was held at his workplace Bhorer Kagoj
Bhaban while the second namaz-e-janaza was held at the National Press Club
around 2.30 pm.
He will be buried at his village home in Domar of Nilphamari district.
Due to Hilali’s death, tomorrow’s Dhaka Sub-Editors Council election has
been postponed to January 24, the council’s executive member Abdul Adud told
BSS.
President of the National Press Club Farida Yasmin and General Secretary
Elias Khan and President of the Dhaka Sub-Editors Council Zakir Hossain Emon
and its General Secretary Muktadir Anik have expressed their condolences over
the demise of Hilali Wadud Chowdhury.
In separate condolence messages, they prayed for eternal peace of Hilali’s
departed soul and conveyed deep sympathy to the bereaved family.
BSS/PR/DH/SSS/1752 hrs