Veteran Journalist Subir Basak Passes Away
Veteran journalist and rhyme writer Subir Basak of Kishoreganj has passed away. He breathed his last on Monday (November 2) at 6:10 PM while undergoing treatment at the Kishoreganj 250-Bed General Hospital. He was 70 years old. He served dedicatedly as the Kishoreganj district correspondent for the prestigious Daily Ittefaq for over four decades.
According to family sources, Subir Basak suffered a sudden heart attack on Monday evening at his residence in the Batrish Notun Polli area of the district town. As his condition deteriorated, he was rushed to the Kishoreganj 250-Bed General Hospital, where the on-duty physician declared him dead upon arrival.
In his personal life, Subir Basak was childless and is survived by his wife, numerous relatives, colleagues, and well-wishers. His sudden passing has cast a deep shadow of grief over the journalistic and cultural communities of Kishoreganj. His funeral and final rites were held on Monday night at the Amlitala crematorium in the Batrish area of the district town.
Condolences from Kishoreganj Central Press Club:
The Kishoreganj Central Press Club expressed deep shock and sorrow over the demise of veteran journalist Subir Basak. In a joint condolence message, organization President Ashraful Islam and General Secretary Md. Al Amin prayed for the salvation of the departed soul and conveyed profound sympathy to the bereaved family members.
The leaders stated that the Kishoreganj Central Press Club family is deeply saddened by his death. His four-decade-long contribution to journalism, marked by honesty, dedication, professionalism, and courage, will remain unforgettable. With his passing, Kishoreganj has lost an eminent and accomplished journalist.
