Journalist Amit Habib passes away

Eminent journalist and Bangla daily Desh Rupantor editor Amit Habib passed away on Thursday night while undergoing treatment at National Institute of Neurosciences and Hospital at Agargaon in the city.

He was 59.

He was admitted to hospital after brain stroke on July 21. Later, he was kept at intensive care unit (ICU) as his condition was deteriorated, family sources said.

In his long career, he served as advisory editor of Dainik Kaler Kantho, chief news editor of Dainik Samakal. He also worked at Dainik Ajker Kagoj and Dainik Jai Jai Din in different positions.

In 1987, Habib cut his teeth in journalism as both reporter and sub-editor at Khabar Group of Publications Limited.