President mourns death of journalist Toufique Imrose Khalidi

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President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has expressed deep shock and sorrow at the death of bdnews24.com Editor-in-Chief and noted journalist Toufique Imrose Khalidi.

The President’s Press Secretary, Md Sarwar Alam, confirmed the matter on Friday (October 2).

In a condolence message, the President prayed for the salvation of the departed soul and conveyed his deepest sympathy to the bereaved family.

Mirza Fakhrul said Khalidi was a pioneer in the development of online and digital journalism in Bangladesh.

The country has lost an experienced, respected and prominent media personality with his death, he said, adding that Khalidi’s contributions to journalism and the media would be remembered for years to come.

The President also recalled his personal memories of the journalist with deep respect, saying Khalidi’s death was deeply painful and had left him profoundly saddened.