Senior journalist and nature researcher Ahmed Gias passed away on Thursday morning (October 29) around 11:00 AM while undergoing treatment at Cox's Bazar Sadar Hospital (Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un). Various journalistic organizations in Cox's Bazar expressed deep grief and condolences over his passing.
In a condolence message, journalist leaders paid tribute to Ahmed Gias as a selfless, honest, courageous, and fearless journalist. Until his passing, he served as the Cox's Bazar Staff Reporter for Dainik Azadi, Chittagong’s historical daily newspaper. Prior to this, he had contributed to various national, regional, and local publications, including Dainik Ittefaq, Jaijaidin, and Dainik Cox's Bazar.
Read nextHumanitarian Administrator Nazrul Islam Mulla Stands Beside Helpless People in BargunaBeyond mainstream journalism, Gias gained distinct recognition for his investigative reporting on nature and the environment. His insightful reports on coastal sandbars, sea creepers, marine waste, hills, birds, and wildlife behavior earned him wide reader acclaim and established his unique position in Cox's Bazar media.
He is survived by his wife, three sons, and a host of relatives, colleagues, and well-wishers.
— Daily Best News Desk • Fearless in the search for truth
Reported by Sayeed Mohammed Anwar, Special Correspondent • Edited by the Daily Best News desk. Send corrections to [email protected].
