Veteran journalist, heroic freedom fighter (FF) and member of the Jatiya Press Club (JPC) Mrinal Krishna Roy. Photo : Collected

DHAKA, Aug 9, 2026 (BSS) – Veteran journalist, heroic freedom fighter (FF) and member of the Jatiya Press Club (JPC) Mrinal Krishna Roy passed away at a city hospital early today. 

He was 84.

He is survived by his wife, two sons, relatives, colleagues and a host of admirers, said a family source. 
His body was taken to the Jatiya Press Club this afternoon, where colleagues and well-wishers paid their last respects to him. Later, his last rites were performed at the Postogola crematorium in the city. 

Mrinal Krishna Roy began his journalism career with the Pakistan Observer in 1965. 

He later worked for the now-defunct Bangladesh Times, The Financial Express and the national news agency Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS).

The Jatiya Press Club mourned his death.

In a condolence message, JPC President Hasan Hafiz and General Secretary Aiyub Bhuiyan expressed profound shock and sorrow at his death.

They prayed for the salvation of the departed soul and conveyed deep sympathy to the bereaved family members.