Swapan Kumar Singh:

SoumitraDev,renowned poet, journalist
and cultural figure, passed away at 9 am last Tuesday (April 15) while undergoing treatment at a private hospital in
Kurmitolain the capital.He was 55-
He was suffering fromvarious
physical complications including
respiratory problems for a breathing problems for a few days.

On Tuesday morning, April 14, he suddenly felt very ill. He was then rushed to a
private hospital in Khilkhet area. Later, the
doctor on duty declared him dead."
To mention, Soumitra Dev started his career as journalist in local newspapers in Sylhet and Moulvibazar. Later, he wrote as a contributor for Prothom Alo.long time. He is survived by his only son, wife and three
sister along with many well wishers.While talking to the
The RedTimes.com.bd Pola Dev, wife of SoumitraDeb, said, "My husband were suffering from Then, he joined the Daily Manabjamin as an assistant editor. After working in this position for a few years, he has been serving as the editor-in-chief of the online newspaper RedTimes.com.bd since 2009.Poet Soumitra Deb was attacked in front of the National Press Club in Dhaka on October 19, 2024, during a protest rally organized by the Creative Writers Association to protest the cancellation of the national (days of mourning) on ​​March 7 and August 15. He was beaten and assaulted that day.Poet Soumitra Dev Kabi was a politically conscious person apart from journalism. He was elected as the nominated candidate of the Workers Party for the post of mayor in the Moulvibazar municipality election.

A shadow of mourning descended on Moulvibazar district when the poet's body was brought to his birthplace, Moulvibazar. The body was kept at the East Government High School grounds next to the local Shaheed Minar, where poets, artists and cultural activists, along with people from various organizations and professions, paid their respects. Later, his funeral was held at Sayarpur crematorium in Moulvibazar town at 8:30 pm.

Jalalabad Association Dhaka President CM Koyes Sami, General Secretary Anwar Chowdhury, Jalalabad Journalists Association Dhaka President Azad Kabir, General Secretary Anhar Samshad, Jalalabad Association Kuwait President Abdul Hai Mamun, General Secretary Muradul Haque Chowdhury, Bangladesh Online Media Association President Shariful Islam Khan Dollar, General Secretary Sadat Swapan, Sylhet Voice Editor Selina Chowdhury, Bangladesh Poets Club Chairman Poet Mostafizur Rahman Chowdhury, Moulvibazar District Branch Advisor and Researcher Poet Dr. expressed deep sorrow over the passing of poet Soumitra Dev Titu.

Syed Masum, President Poet Saleh Ahmed (Salipak), Vice-President Poet Ripon Kanti Dhar Rupak, Poet Shamima Ritu, General Secretary Poet Syed Ahmed Jaber, Co-General Secretary Poet Minara Azmi, Editor and Publisher of Daily Moumachi Kanth Newspaper Sheikh Sirajul Islam Siraj, Editor of Weekly Purbadik Newspaper Poet Mujahid Ahmed, Journalist Zafar Iqbal, Journalist Poet Ahmed Afroz, Journalist SM Mehedi Hasan, Poet Pulak Kanti Dhar, Poet Joynal Abedin Jewel, etc.  In addition, Bangladesh Poets Club Central and District Committee, Moulvibazar District Journalist Union MJUJ (Reg. No. MUL-038), Moulvibazar Press Club, Moulvibazar District Journalist Forum, Daily Moumachi Kantha Newspaper Family, Weekly Purbadik Newspaper Family, Weekly Deshpaksha Newspaper Family, Online News Portal Association, Jalalabad Journalist Association Dhaka, Leela Nag Smriti Parishad, Jalalabad Association Dhaka, Bangladesh Workers Party, Student Union, Online News Portal Red Times.com Family, local and national poets, writers, journalists and cultural activists expressed their condolences and prayed for the peace of the departed soul and expressed deep condolences to the bereaved family and relatives.