Savar Press Club Joint Secretary Nadim Hossain dies of dengue

Mr. Nadim Hossain, Joint Secretary of Savar Press Club and former representative of Bangla Tribune, has died after being infected with dengue (Inna Lillahi wa Inna Ilaihi Rajiun). He was 40 years old. He leaves behind his father, mother, two sisters and countless admirers and well wishers.

Savar Press Club President Mr. Nazmul Huda confirmed his death on Friday evening. According to family and hospital sources, Mr. Nadim Hossain was admitted on November 4 to Enam Medical College Hospital in Savar with dengue. His condition worsened during treatment, and he was moved to the intensive care unit (ICU) late on Thursday night. On Friday, around 4:30 PM, the doctor on duty declared him dead.

Mr. Nadim Hossain had worked in journalism for more than a decade. He was serving as the elected Joint Secretary of Savar Press Club. His untimely death has brought deep grief to Savar Press Club and to local journalists.

Expressing deep sorrow, Savar Press Club President Mr. Nazmul Huda said, “Nadim Hasan was a young, talented and promising journalist. He was also a skilled organizer. His untimely death is an irreparable loss for journalism in Savar. We offer our deepest condolences to his grieving family and pray for the forgiveness of his departed soul.”

Savar Press Club General Secretary Mr. Ziaur Rahman Zia said the first funeral prayer was held on Friday evening in front of Savar Press Club. His body will then be taken to his village home in Singair, Manikganj. After the second funeral prayer there, he will be buried in the family graveyard.