Journalist Mehedi Hasan Babu’s father dies

Newaz Ali Sardar, father of journalist Mehedi Hasan Babu, editor of Business Bangladesh and Daily Bangladesh Update, died at a private hospital in Dhaka at around 1:30am Thursday while undergoing treatment.

His namaz-e-janaza was held after Asr prayers on Thursday at the Eidgah ground in Jaruin village of Burichang upazila in Cumilla, in line with the family's decision. Local MP Haji Jasim Uddin, political leaders and local dignitaries attended.

Newaz Ali Sardar played an important role in establishing schools, mosques, madrasas, orphanages and other social welfare institutions in the area.

Mehedi Hasan Babu has sought prayers for his father's departed soul.

Colleagues and well-wishers have mourned Sardar's death and expressed condolences to the bereaved family.