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Weekend Independent

Friday, 17 February 2012

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Humayun Faridee Passes Away

Renowned actor Humayun Faridee passed away at his daughter's Dhanmondi residence in the capital Monday morning. He was 60.
A domestic help of the house found Faridee lying dead on the floor of his bathroom in the morning.
Faridee was suffering from breathing problem. But reason behind his death could not be ascertained immediately. He is well-known for his extra-ordinary and unprecedented roles in Bangladeshi drama and cinema. His acting career started with theatre.
He was born in Dhaka on May 29, 1952. Faridee studied in economics at Jahangirnagar University.
Faridee was previously married to actress Suborna Mustafa, until they divorced in 2008.
He acted in numerous television dramas like Songsaptak (1987-88), Pathar Shomoy(1989), Dui bhai (1990), Shiter Pakhi (1991), Kothao Keu Nei (1990), Shomudre Gangchil (1993),Nil Nakshar Shandhany (1982), Tini Akjon (2005). Later, he joined films and won the hearts of audience with his versatile performances.

Sagar-Runi Murder Case

The police are yet to find proof of involvement of any newsperson in the killing of journalist couple Golam Mustafa Sarwar, alias Sagar Sarwar, and Meherun Nahar, alias Meherun Runi, a police officer said on Tuesday. The two were found dead in their rented flat on the fourth floor of Shahjalal Rashid Lodge at West Rajabazar in the capital on February 11. The police officer made the comment when newsmen drew his attention to a report published in some dailies that six persons have been arrested and that investigators suspect involvement of more than one journalist in the twin murder.
“We have not arrested or detained any journalist or even interrogated any media man in connection with the murders,” said Imam Hossain, Deputy Commissioner (Tejgaon division) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police. The police have not come across any evidence yet to indicate the involvement any media person. He, however, said the police are not aware whether other agencies like the Criminal Investigation Department, Detective Branch or the Rapid Action Battalion have arrested or interrogated any journalist.