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Thursday | October 22, 2026 | Dhaka

Freedom fighter, journo Shahidul Haque dies at 82

 Bangra Correspondent
 Published: 12:05 AM, 22 October 2026

Freedom fighter, journalist and former principal of Baira School and College in Bangra upazila of Cumilla District, Shahidul Haque, died while undergoing treatment at BIRDEM Hospital in Dhaka at 1:30am on Tuesday (October 20). He was 82.

He had been suffering from diabetes and liver and kidney complications for a long time and he is survived by his wife, four sons, three daughters and a large number of admirers.

Alongside his career in education, Shahidul Haque was actively involved in journalism, social work and cultural activities. He served as president of Muradnagar Press Club, director of Comilla Palli Bidyut Samity-1 and vice-president of Comilla District Editors’ Council.

He also worked as the Muradnagar upazila correspondent for Dainik Inqilab for many years, beginning around the newspaper’s establishment.

In addition, he served as editor of the monthly newspaper Joyveri, a government-owned publication based in Comilla, for more than three decades.

His death has cast a pall of grief over his family, former students, colleagues, fellow journalists and people in the local community. His contributions to education, journalism and social activities earned him respect in the area. His passing has left a void in the local education and media sectors.

A funeral prayer for Shahidul Haque will be held at 11am on October 22 on the grounds of Baira School and College. He will be buried in his family cemetery following the prayer.