Prominent television playwright and director Maruf Hossain Sajib has passed away. He breathed his last at his residence in Uttara, Dhaka, at 5:00 AM on Tuesday (September 15, 2026). He was 40 years old.
Fellow directors, actors, and media colleagues confirmed his passing. Family members and colleagues stated that his Namaz-e-Janaza (funeral prayer) was held after the Zuhr prayer at the Sector 12 Cemetery in Uttara, where he was subsequently laid to rest.
Expressing deep grief over Sajib’s sudden demise, fellow director Mursalin Shuvo shared that Sajib had been suffering from heart ailments for a long time. He underwent complex open-heart surgery a few months prior. Although he had made a recovery and returned to work after receiving treatment, his health deteriorated rapidly early Tuesday morning, leading to his untimely death.
Maruf Hossain Sajib earned widespread recognition among audiences for his unique storytelling and distinct directorial vision. Known for directing television dramas based on his own original scripts, his notable works include Bilop, Babui Pakhir Basha, Rongin Kagoj, Aadhar, Security Girl, Jolkouri, Meghla, and Nusaiba. His sudden demise has cast a deep pall of gloom across the country’s television industry and cultural arena.
