Shaheen Reza Noor, former news and executive editor of The Daily Ittefaq, permanent member of the National Press Club and son of martyred journalist Sirajuddin Hossain, has passed away.
He died at a hospital in Canada’s Vancouver at 10:40am Bangladesh time on Saturday. He was 66 years old at the time of his death.
He is survived by his wife, two sons and numerous relatives, friends, colleagues and admirers.
President M Abdul Hamid also expressed profound shock at the death of Shaheen Reza Noor. In a condolence message, the head of the state prayed for eternal peace of the departed soul and conveyed deep sympathy to the bereaved family.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina expressed deep shock and sorrow at his death.
National Press Club President Farida Yasmin and General Secretary Ilias Khan in a statement expressed deep grief over the death of Shaheen Reza Noor.❐
