Pabna, Sept 9 (V7N) – Palash Saha, 73, father of Prabir Saha, Pabna district correspondent for Kaler Kantho, passed away on Tuesday evening at Dhaka Samorita Medical College Hospital. He had been receiving treatment for cancer.

Polash Saha is survived by two sons, including Prabir Saha, a daughter, and numerous other family members. The funeral rites will be held Wednesday morning at the local crematorium in Malfia village, Nazirganj Union, Sujanagar upazila, according to the family.

Condolences have poured in from political and journalistic circles. Advocate Shamsur Rahman Shimul, special assistant to the BNP Chairperson; Professor Shibjit Nag, former president of Pabna Press Club; Pabna Press Club President Akhtaruzzaman Akhtar; General Secretary Zahurul Islam; former secretary Akhinur Islam Remon; Senior Vice President Kamal Ahmed Siddiqui; Senior Vice President Shifat Rahman Sonam; Vice President S.M. Alauddin; Assistant Editor Mokhlesur Rahman Khan Biplob; and Treasurer Abul Kalam Azad have all expressed deep sorrow and extended sympathies to the bereaved family.

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