RANGAMATI, May 30, 2022 (BSS) - AKM Jahurul Haque, senior journalist and
Chattogram Hill Tracts (CHT) correspondent of Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
(BSS), passed away at his Chattogram residence on Sunday night.
He was 76.
"He breathed his last at about 8.30 pm at his residence," Haque's elder son
told BSS.
He suffered a stroke eight years ago and almost remained bedridden until his
death.
Regarded as an expert on hill tracts affairs, Haque was entrusted with the
task of coordinating the coverage of three hill districts of Rangamati,
Khagrachhari and Bandarban for BSS, the national news agency, for a long
time.
Former State Minister of Chittagong Hill Tracts Affairs and Parliamentary
Standing Committee Member on the Ministry of Food Dipankar Talukder, issued a
statement condoling Haque's death and prayed for the eternal peace of the
departed soul.
Managing Director and Chief Editor of BSS Abul Kalam Azad mourned his death
and recalled his laudable works for the national news agency.
He conveyed his deep sympathy to the members of the bereaved family and
prayed for his eternal peace.
Rangamati Hill District Council Chairman Aungsuipru Chowdhury also issued an
identical condolence message.
Rangamati Press Club and Rangamati Journalists' Association also expressed
deep sorrow at Haque's death.
Haque previously served as the CHT correspondent of The Daily Star, The New
Age, now defunct The Bangladesh Observer and UNB news agency.
He left behind his wife, three daughters, a son, several grand children and a
number of admirers cutting across the socio-professional strata alongside the
journalists.
Hailed from Jamalpur district, Haque was laid to his eternal rest at port
city's Oxygen area graveyard.