The New Nation - Internet Edition

UNB, Dhaka

President Dr Iajuddin Ahmed and Chief Adviser Dr Fakhruddin Ahmed expressed profound shock at the death of veteran journalist and Daily Sangbad editor Bazlur Rahman.

In a condolence message on Wednesday, President Dr Iajuddin Ahmed said the countrymen would remember Bazlur Rahman's significant role in journalism, social work and progressive political arenas with due respects. Mentioning his checkered career, the president said, "The country lost an experienced journalist in his death."

In a separate condolence message, the Chief Adviser said Bazlur Rahman was one of the pioneers in the field of journalism of the country.

"Not only the news media but also the whole nation suffered an irreparable loss at the death of Bazlur Rahman who believed in progressive and secular ideology," said Dr. Fakhruddin. They prayed for eternal peace of the departed soul and conveyed heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family.