PM mourns death of veteran journalist Shahjahan Miah

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has expressed profound shock and sorrow at the demise of veteran journalist, valiant freedom fighter, and former Secretary General of the Bangladesh Federal Union of Journalists (BFUJ) M Shahjahan Miah.

In a message, the prime minister said, "M Shahjahan was a professional journalist. He contributed to bringing about changes in the society by publishing reports and information in the mass media."

As a leader of journalists, he (Shahjahan Miah) also played a significant role in the welfare of the journalists, as well as enhancing their professional excellence, she added.

"The country's mass media has lost a brilliant journalist with his demise," the PM said.

She also prayed for the eternal peace of the departed soul and conveyed deep sympathy to the bereaved family.

Shahjahan Mia, also former chief news editor of the national news agency Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS), died of old-age complications at his city's Rampura residence on Wednesday night. He was 82.

He will be laid to rest in Louhajang in Munshiganj on Thursday after Zuhr prayers.

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