From correspondents in Dhaka, Bangladesh, 04:03 PM IST

Bazlur Rahman, former editor of the daily Sangbad and a freedom fighter, has died following a massive heart attack.

He was 67.

Rahman's wife Matia Chowdhury is a former minister and Awami League presidium member.

Rahman started his career as a reporter with the Sangbad in 1961. He also had a brief stint with the daily Ittefaq, The Daily Star newspaper said Wednesday.

He was once actively involved in politics as a member of the Communist Party of Bangladesh and of the National Awami Party (Mozaffar).

(Staff Writer, © IANS)