Veteran journalist Zahiduzzaman Faruk died of cancer in the city on Thursday. He was 72.
Zahiduzzaman, editor of Dainik Orthoniti and a member of the Jatiya Press Club (JPC) managing committee, breathed his last at his Dhaka residence around 2.30 pm.
He was also a member of Dhaka Reporters Unity and Economic Reporters Forum.
He is survived by his wife, two sons, a daughter and a host of relatives and well-wishers to mourn his death.
His namaz-e-janaza will be held at the Jatiya Press Club premises after Asar prayers.
Source: United News of Bangladesh