Mohammad Habibur Rahman, father of Banglanews24.com’s Barishal-based staff correspondent Mushfiq Sourov, has died at the age of 75.

He passed away in the early hours of Sunday (September 21) at his residence in Barishal city after a prolonged battle with age-related ailments. 

According to family sources, Habibur Rahman began experiencing severe respiratory distress shortly after 2am and succumbed within a couple of hours. 

A retired government officer, Rahman is survived by his wife, one son, one daughter, and a wide circle of relatives, friends, and well-wishers.

He will be laid to rest at the family graveyard in Barishal, following the Janaza prayer.

Banglanews24.com Editor Tawhidul Islam Mintu expressed profound grief over Habibur Rahman’s passing. Extending his condolences, he prayed for the departed soul’s eternal peace and conveyed deep sympathy to the bereaved family. 

Political leaders, journalists, and representatives from various socio-cultural organisations in Barishal have also mourned Habibur Rahman’s death and offered their heartfelt condolences to his family.

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