Senior journalist Amir Khasru dies at 64
Former editor and diplomatic correspondent dies during treatment.
Veteran journalist Amir Khasru has passed away while undergoing treatment at Bangladesh Medical University in Dhaka today (10 October). He was 64.
A family member confirmed his death, saying he breathed his last at around 7pm.
Khasru had long been suffering from kidney and liver complications, according to his family.
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He previously served as executive editor of Weekly Budhbar and worked as Bangladesh correspondent for Voice of America. He also covered diplomatic affairs for the daily Ittefaq.
He is survived by his wife, a son and a daughter.
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman yesterday expressed profound shock and sorrow at the death of journalist Amir Khasru.
In a message of condolence, he prayed for eternal peace of the departed soul and conveyed deep sympathy to the bereaved family.
The premier said Amir Khasru's longstanding contributions to journalism would always be remembered.
