Today is the first death anniversary of Mizanur Rahman Khan, the joint editor of Prothom Alo.

The noted journalist died of cardiac arrest last year at a private hospital in the capital. He was 53. He was buried at the Martyred Intellectuals' Graveyard in Mirpur.

He was one of the few journalists who became known for their expertise on writing about judicial matters.

Before joining Prothom Alo, he worked as a journalist in different media including Samakal, Jugantar, Manabjamin, Muktakantha, Banglabazar, New Nation, Saptahik Manchitra and two other dailies published from Barishal -- Daily Dakshinanchal and Biplobi Bangladesh.

His first book was published in 1995.

His notable books include "Shongbidhan Ebong Tottabodhayak Sarkar Niye Bitorko" (1995), "Bangladesh-er Rajneetir Shonkoter Boishisto" (2003), "Tattabadhayak Sarkar: Oshubho Chinho" (2009), "1971 American Gopon Potro" (2006), and "American Nothigulite Mujib Hotya" (2013).

He also conducted a comprehensive study on "the genesis philosophy of the first Constitution" and various aspects of the Liberation War.

Marking the first death anniversary, Mizanur Rahman Khan Smriti Sangsad and his family have chalked up various programmes.

Besides, the Humanity Foundation has organised a memorial meeting at Jatiya Press Club around 10:00am today.