Lenin Gani
journalist
- May 23, 2013
- 45 years
- pulmonary hypertension
About Lenin Gani
Lenin Gani, 45, Bangladeshi sports journalist, pulmonary hypertension.
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|Lenin Gani (Bengali: লেনিন গনি) (9 December 1967- 23 May 2013) was a highly respected Bangladeshi sports journalist. He was the sports editor of New Age, and later Bdnews24.com, and was a senior member of the Bangladesh Sports Journalists Association.
Career
Lenin worked for a number of major newspapers of Bangladesh, including, from 1993 to 2006, The Daily Star. In 2001, Lenin won the prestigious Best Sports Report award from Dhaka Reporters Unity.
Death
In 2008, Lenin was diagnosed with a rare terminal illness pulmonary hypertension. He moved to the UK to receive treatment, and continued to contribute to Bangladeshi journalism in his debilitating state. On 23 May 2013, Lenin died from his condition.
Family
Lenin has a wife and daughter who live in the United Kingdom. His paternal family hail from Beanibazar.
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1.In what year did Lenin Gani win the Best Sports Report award?
- A.1993
- B.2001correct
- C.2006
- D.2008
Lenin Gani won the prestigious Best Sports Report award from Dhaka Reporters Unity in 2001.
Source: career section
2.Where did Lenin Gani's paternal family originate from?
- A.Dhaka
- B.Sylhet
- C.London
- D.Beanibazarcorrect
The biography states that Lenin Gani's paternal family hails from Beanibazar.
Source: family section
3.What condition was Lenin Gani diagnosed with in 2008?
- A.Pulmonary hypertensioncorrect
- B.Terminal cancer
- C.Respiratory failure
- D.Chronic heart disease
In 2008, Lenin Gani was diagnosed with a rare terminal illness called pulmonary hypertension.
Source: death section
4.Where did Lenin Gani move to receive treatment for his illness?
- A.India
- B.The United States
- C.Bangladesh
- D.The United Kingdomcorrect
Lenin Gani moved to the UK to receive treatment for his condition.
Source: death section
5.What media organization did Lenin Gani work for after his time at New Age?
- A.Dhaka Tribune
- B.The Daily Star
- C.Daily Sun
- D.Bdnews24.comcorrect
Lenin Gani served as the sports editor of New Age and later Bdnews24.com.
Source: introduction
6.On what date did Lenin Gani pass away?
- A.9 December 2013
- B.23 May 2013correct
- C.23 May 2014
- D.9 December 2012
Lenin Gani died from his condition on 23 May 2013.
Source: death section
7.Where do Lenin Gani's wife and daughter reside?
- A.The United Kingdomcorrect
- B.Bangladesh
- C.The United States
- D.India
Lenin Gani has a wife and daughter who live in the United Kingdom.
Source: family section
8.Which organization presented Lenin Gani with the Best Sports Report award?
- A.Dhaka Reporters Unitycorrect
- B.The Daily Star
- C.New Age Newspaper
- D.Bangladesh Sports Journalists Association
Lenin Gani received the Best Sports Report award from Dhaka Reporters Unity in 2001.
Source: career section
9.What was the start year of Lenin Gani's tenure at The Daily Star?
- A.1990
- B.2001
- C.2006
- D.1993correct
Lenin Gani worked for The Daily Star starting in 1993.
Source: career section
10.What was the nature of the illness that led to Lenin Gani's death?
- A.An acute injury
- B.A common virus
- C.A rare terminal illnesscorrect
- D.A surgical complication
Lenin Gani was diagnosed with a rare terminal illness known as pulmonary hypertension.
Source: death section
11.Did Lenin Gani continue working after his diagnosis?
- A.No, he retired immediately.
- B.Yes, he continued to contribute to journalism.correct
- C.No, he moved back to Bangladesh to rest.
- D.Yes, he switched to a career in law.
Despite his debilitating state, Lenin Gani continued to contribute to Bangladeshi journalism while in the UK.
Source: death section
12.In which city is the headquarters of the newspaper that reported on Lenin Gani's death?
- A.Beanibazar
- B.Sylhet
- C.London
- D.Dhakacorrect
The reference section lists newspapers such as New Age and Daily Sun, both based in Dhaka, reporting on his death.
Source: references
13.On what date was Lenin Gani born?
- A.9 December 1963
- B.23 May 2013
- C.23 May 1967
- D.9 December 1967correct
Lenin Gani was born on 9 December 1967.
Source: biographical header
14.What was Lenin Gani's primary profession?
- A.Sports journalistcorrect
- B.Politician
- C.Cricket player
- D.Medical doctor
Lenin Gani was a highly respected Bangladeshi sports journalist.
Source: introduction
15.Which organization did Lenin Gani serve as a senior member of?
- A.Bangladesh Sports Journalists Associationcorrect
- B.United Kingdom Press Club
- C.Dhaka Reporters Unity
- D.Bangladesh Cricket Board
Lenin Gani was a senior member of the Bangladesh Sports Journalists Association.
Source: introduction
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