Faruk Quazi, a veteran journalist and PM's former deputy press secretary, passed away at his residence on Friday, reports UNB.
He was 71.
Faruk, also former Chief of Correspondents of United News of Bangladesh, breathed his last in his sleep around 8 am at his Elephant Road residence, his daughter Arshi Quazi told UNB.
Faruk, former President of Law Reporters' Forum (LRF), left behind wife, one daughter and a host of relatives to mourn his death.
Faruk Quazi, also former Press Minister of Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi, served as a senior journalist in many organisations, including Bangladesh Shangbad Shangstha (BSS).
Renowned actor Quazi Rashidul Huq Pasha, also a journalist, is the elder brother of Faruk Quazi.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina expressed profound shock at his death.