The New Nation - Internet Edition

Staff Reporter

Former Adviser for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs and Information Barrister Mainul Hosein yesterday expressed deep shock at the sudden death of veteran journalist in the country's print media and editor of The Dainik Sangbad Bazlur Rahman.

In a condolence message, he said the nation has lost a politically conscious and honest journalist in his death.

I am deeply shocked at the death of a journalist who was dedicated to his profession, sympathised to common people, respectful to logic and affectionate to children and youths, Barrister Mainul Hosein said.

Barrister Mainul Hosein expressed his profound sympathy to the family members and relatives of late Bazlur Rahman and prayed for salvation of his departed soul.

People from all walks of the society also have expressed their sorrow at the death of veteran journalist and freedom fighter Bazlur Rahman. They said the nation lost a patriot following the death of Bazlur Rahman. They prayed for the eternal peace of his soul and expressed sympathy to his family.

Organisations which expressed condolences are Transparency International Bangladesh, Bangladesh Peace Council, Bangladesh Young Journalists Forum, Society for International Development, Court Reporters Association, Proshika, Bangladesh Nationalists Party, Bangladesh Polytechnic Teachers Assocoation, Karmojibi Nari, National Press Club, Greater Mymensingh Cultural Forum, Bangladesh Society for the Enforcement of Human Rights, Bangladesh Council of Editors and Theatre.