Short story writer Kazi Shamsun Nahar, wife of eminent journalist late AKM Shahidul Huq, died of old age complications at BSMMU Hospital on Tuesday night at the age of 72.
Kazi Shamsun Nahar, mother of Shahriar Shahid, Managing Editor of Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS) and internationally reputed artist and designer late Shahruk Shahid, was a prolific writer and editor of now defunct fortnightly “Disha”. She was also a prominent social worker.
A family source said, Shamsun Nahar is survived by son journalist Shahriar Shahid, two daughters, two sisters and a host of relatives, well-wishers and admirers to mourn her death.
Shahriar said the mortal remains of Kazi Shamsun Nahar will be taken to Ghorashal from Azimpur residence. She will be laid to eternal rest at the family graveyard at Ghorashal.
Shamsun Nahar has a good number of publications including short stories and novels like Sulta Dibya Jina, Swapnil Kabya and Asharer Purnima.
