Dhaka, Oct. 4 -- Ekushey Padak winning veteran journalist and Editor of the Dainik Bangla Toab Khan laid to rest at Banani graveyard in the city Monday.

Earlier, the body was first taken to the Dainik Bangla office at 10:00 am where his first namaz-e-janaza was held. Later, his body was taken to Central Shaheed Minar at about 11:30am.

At the Central Shaheed Minar, he was first given a guard of honour. It was led by Dhaka Deputy Commissioner (DC) Shahidul Islam.

On behalf of the President his Assistant Military Secretary Jahangir Alam, on behalf of the Prime Minister her Assistant Military Secretary GM Rajib Ahmad and on behalf of Bangladesh Awami League its General Secretary Obaidul Quader paid tributes to the coffin of Toab Khan.Awami...