DRU mourns death of journalist Sheikh Nazmul Haque Saikat’s father

Desk Report: Dhaka Reporters Unity (DRU) has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Sheikh Shamsul Haque, father of its permanent member and Kings News Head of News Sheikh Nazmul Haque Saikat.Shamsul Haque, aged 95, breathed his last at 4:50pm on Sunday (October 25). He is survived by two sons, both of whom are engaged in journalism, and numerous well-wishers.His namaz-e-janaza was held on Tuesday at his native Konagram village in Majhigati Union of Gopalganj, where he was later laid to rest.In a condolence message issued on Monday, DRU President Abu Saleh Akon and General Secretary Mainul Hasan Sohel expressed profound grief over his death on behalf of the organisation’s executive committee. The DRU leaders prayed for the eternal peace of the departed soul and conveyed their deepest sympathies to the bereaved family.