Economic Editor of The Financial Express AZM Anas died of cardiac arrest Tuesday morning at the age of 45.
Anas breathed his last around 8 am at his residence in the Dhanmondi area of the capital, said family sources.
He left behind his wife, two children and a host of relatives to mourn his death.
Anas, also a member of the Jatiya Press Club and Economic Reporters’ Forum (ERF), bagged several national and international awards.
He also worked in The Independent and The New Nation.
His first Namaz-e-Janaza will be held at 2:30 pm at the Jatiya Press Club and the second one at Panthapath Jame Mosque after Asr prayers, according to his family members and colleagues.
ERF General Secretary SM Rashidul Islam expressed shock at his death and prayed for eternal peace of the departed soul.