Obituary

Bss, Chittagong
Sekandar Hossain, former social welfare secretary of Chittagong Press Club (CPC), passed away at his city residence at Masuajhorna yesterday at the age of 56, says a press release. He left behind his wife, three sons and three daughters. He worked for the Daily Azadi, Dainik Michhil, the Daily Naya Bangla,Dainik Swadhinata and the Daily Purbokone. He was buried at Masuajhorna graveyard after second namaz-e-janaza after Asr prayers. His first namaz-e-janaza was held on CPC premises. Chittagong Union of Journalists (CUJ) and CPC leaders condoled his death. CPC and CUJ will jointly hold a condolence meeting on July 7 at CPC auditorium in the port city.