Father of Tushar Hayat Chowdhury, Chittagong bureau chief of the Dhaka Tribune, passed away in his residence in Swandip upazila of the district early yesterday.
Nurul Huda Chowdhury, 87, breathed his last in Amanullah Chowdhury Bari around 5am. A renowned businessman and a social worker, he had long been suffering from old age complications, said family members.
Nurul Huda was the president of Sontospur High School and Cheuria Primary School governing body. He left behind his wife, four sons, six daughters and a large number of well-wishers to mourn his death.
Nurul Huda was buried at the family graveyard after Zohr prayers.
Chittagong Union of Journalists President Ezaz Yusufi and its General Secretary Hasan Ferdous expressed profound shock at the death and prayed for eternal peace of the departed soul.