Prof Rebeka Yasmin, editor of Daily Jahan published from Mymensingh, died of coronavirus at Mymensingh Medical College Hospital on Monday.
She died at 3pm, confirmed MMCH Assistant Director Dr Jakiul Islam.
He said Rebeka Yasmin was admitted to the hospital with diabetes, high fever and breathing problems a week ago. Later, she tested positive for the virus.
She has been shifted to the ICU following deterioration of her condition.
She had been elected vice president of Mymensingh Press Club for several times.
District Civil Surgeon Dr ABM Moshiul Alam said Rebeka Yasmin was buried at Vatikasho graveyard in the town.