SM Munna Mia, senior associate editor of the Daily Manabkantha and former executive member of Dhaka Reporters Unity (DRU), has passed away (Inna Lillahi wa Inna Ilaihi Rajiun). He is survived by his wife and only daughter.
According to family sources, Munna Mia had been suffering from diabetes and high blood pressure for a long time. Recently, he was admitted to a clinic in Dhanmondi in the capital after suddenly contracting pneumonia. He breathed his last at around 3 am on Saturday while undergoing treatment.
His funeral was held at Baitul Falah (Darus Salam) Jame Mosque in Bhuiyapara, Meradia, Banasree on Sunday after Zuhr. After the funeral, the deceased was buried at the Meradia graveyard.
Colorful professional life:
Munna has been a journalist in all aspects of the cultural arena, from the Amar Ekushey Book Fair to the cultural arena. He was a cheerful and lively person to his colleagues.
In his professional life, SM Munna was mainly a dedicated reporter for the Sanskriti Beat. Along with Manabkantha, he has served with distinction in various national dailies of the country, including Daily Amar Desh, Samakal, Deshbangla, and Naya Shatabdi. He was also an active member of the Dhaka Reporters Unity (DRU) and the Dhaka Sub-Editors Council (DSEC).
Various organizations mourn:
Dhaka Reporters Unity (DRU) and Dhaka Sub-Editors Council (DSEC) have expressed deep grief over the sudden death of journalist SM Munna Mia.
In a condolence message on Sunday, DRU President Abu Saleh Akon and General Secretary Mainul Hasan Sohel prayed for the eternal peace of the deceased and expressed deep condolences to the bereaved family members. In a separate statement, Dhaka Sub-Editors Council also expressed condolences to the bereaved family, praying for the eternal peace of the deceased’s soul.
Colleagues and well-wishers have expressed deep grief over the untimely death of this vibrant and hard-working journalist from Sanskriti Bit.