The New Nation - Internet Edition

UNB, Dhaka

Poet Mahbubul Alam Chowdhury, a language veteran, died of cardiac arrest at 1:20 pm Sunday at the United Hospitals in the city. He was 80.

He left behind his wife, one daughter and a host of admirers to mourn his death.

A civic reception will be organised today (Monday) at 11 am at the Shaheed Minar to recall Mahbubul Alam Chowdhury's contributions as a language veteran and poet. After namaz-e-janaja at Dhaka University mosque after zohr prayer tomorrow, he will be buried at the Banani graveyard.

Meanwhile, Information Adviser Barrister Mainul Hosein expressed deep condolence on the death of eminent poet Mahbubul Alam Chowdhury. He also expressed sympathy to the bereaved family members and prayed for the salvation of the departed soul.