Prothom Alo Joint Editor Mizanur Rahman Khan laid to rest

Noted journalist Mizanur Rahman Khan, also Joint Editor of Prothom Alo and among the few journalists in the country who became known for his expertise on writing on judicial matters, was laid to rest today at the Martyred Intellectuals Graveyard in the city's Mirpur.

Mizanur, who had been suffering from Covid-19, breathed his last at Universal Medical College Hospital at the city's Mohakhali around 6:05pm on Monday at the age of 53.

His wife, children, family members, relatives and colleagues in Prothom Alo were present during the burial.

Earlier Mizanur Rahman Khan's body was taken in front of Prothom Alo office in the city's Karwan Bazar after his third namaz-e-janaza at the Jatiya Press Club premises.

Prothom Alo's Editor Matiur Rahman along with other colleagues paid solemn tribute to Mizanur Rahman Khan, laying floral wreaths upon his coffin when his body was brought in front of the Prothom Alo office around 12:15pm. Prayers were offered for the salvation of the departed soul.

Matiur Rahman said Mizanur Rahman worked with Prothom Alo for fifteen years.

"He was one of the finest journalists in the country. His absence would be painful for the daily and nothing can fill the void created by Mizanur Rahman Khan's departure," he also said.

Mizanur Rahman Khan's third janaza was held at the Jatiya Press Club around 11:00am.

Information Minister Hasan Mahmud, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, leaders of different political parties, journalist leaders and people from different walks of life took part in the janaza.

In his brief speech before the janaza, the information minister said Mizanur Rahman Khan will be remembered for his writings on legal issues, constitution and human rights.

Mizanur Rahman's first namaz-e-janaza was held at the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) office premises in the morning.

His body was kept there since 10:00am to 10:20am where judges, lawyers and journalists paid tribute by placing floral wreaths at his coffin.

Judges of the High Court Division of the Supreme Court --Justice M Enayetur Rahim, Justice Khizir Ahmed Chowdhury, Justice Md Nazrul Islam Talukder, Justice Md Ruhul Quddus and Justice Khandaker Diliruzzaman, SC lawyers including former law minister Abdul Matin Khasru, SCBA Secretary Md Ruhul Quddus and members of Law Reporters Forum attended the Janaza and paid rich tribute to Mizanur Rahman Khan.

His body was later taken to the Dhaka Reporters Unity (DRU) at city's Segunbagicha where his second janaza was held.

Born in Jhalakathi's Nalchity Upazila in 1967, Mizanur took up journalism as his profession in the late 80s by joining a Barishal daily.

He earned reputation through his interpretative writing, reports and columns on different legal and constitutional issues.