, Sept. 1 -- United News of Bangladesh(UNB) correspondent and former president of Jhenaidah Press Club Aminur Rahman Tuku passed away at a private hospital in Dhaka on Monday morning. He was 77.

Tuku, who was admitted to Al-Manar Hospital after suffering a stroke on August 24, breathed his last around 9:30am at the hospital, said his family.

He is survived by wife, four sons and a host of relatives.

His namaz-e-janaza will be held Monday night at Uzir Ali High School field in Jhenaidah.

Jhenaidah Press Club President Asif Kajal, General Secretary Aminul Islam Liton, former presidents M Raihan and Saiful Mabud, among others, expressed deep shock at his death.

In a condolence message, journalist leaders said Aminur Rahman Tuku was a gu...