Azizur Rahman, a former Joint Secretary of the government and father of Chief News Editor of Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha Anisur Rahman, died of a cardiac arrest at 12.55 pm on Thursday at a privatehospital in the city’s Uttara area. He was 84.
He left behind wife, two sons, one daughter and a host of relatives and admirers to mourn his death.
The namaz-e-janza of Azizur Rahman was held at Badshartek Jame Masjid at Sector-3 in Uttara after Asr prayers.
Later, he was buried at Azimpur Old Graveyard in the city.
Press Secretary to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and former ManagingDirector and Chief Editor of BSS Ihsanul Karim expressed deep shock at thedeath of Azizur Rahman.
In a condolence message, he prayed for eternal peace of the departed souland conveyed sympathy to the bereaved family members.
