Joytirmoy Mallick, an eminent rhymer of Bangla literature and senior staff reporter of 'Dainik Purbanchal', a regional daily newspaper of Khulna, died of old-age complications in the capital's Sir Salimullah Medical College Mitford Hospital early today.

He was 72. 

He left behind his wife, a son and a daughter and a host of relatives and admirers to mourn his death. He was cremated at Postogola Crematorium this noon, family sources said.

Journalist Joytirmoy started his career as a staff reporter at the Khulna-based weekly newspaper 'Janatar Dak' in 1974. He also worked as Khulna Bureau Chief of the 'News Express bd.com,' defunct the 'Daily Banglar Bani' and a contributor to the defunct 'Weekly Bichitra.' He wrote many rhyming books for children.

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