Veteran Kishoreganj journalist Subir Basak dies; he reported for Ittefaq for four decades

Veteran Kishoreganj journalist and rhymester Subir Basak, 73, has died. He breathed his last at 6:25pm on Monday (November 2) while under treatment at the Kishoreganj 250-bed General Hospital after suffering a heart attack.

Family members said Subir Basak suffered the heart attack at his home in the Batrish Natun Palli area of Kishoreganj district town. He was taken to the Kishoreganj 250-bed General Hospital, where he died while undergoing treatment.

Basak had no children. He is survived by his wife, relatives and many admirers.

His family and colleagues said Subir Basak spent nearly four decades in journalism. From the start of his career until his death he worked for the daily Ittefaq, first as a subdivision correspondent and later as its district correspondent. He also served as general secretary of the Kishoreganj Press Club from 1984 to 1986.

He was known at home and abroad as a contemporary rhymester, and received many awards and honours in recognition of his contributions to journalism and literature.

Journalists in Kishoreganj and people from various professions have expressed deep shock and sorrow at his death.