23 August 2020, Sun, 11:00

Journalist Abdus Shahid dies; Jamaat leaders express condolences

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami’s Secretary General and former lawmaker Professor Mia Golam Porwar has issued the following message of condolence on 23 August, 2020 at the death of noted journalist Abdus Shahid.

“Former President of Dhaka Journalist Union (DUJ), Joint Chief News Editor of NTD and noted journalist Abus Shahid died on 23rd August morning in capital’s Sheikh Russel Gastro-liver Institute and Hospital. His role for securing press freedom and freedom of expression will be remembered always. He has worked throughout his life for establishing the truth. I am expressing deep shock at his death and extending sympathy to his mournful family and relatives. May Allah forgive his sins and bless him with Jannah.

Jamaat’s central publicity secretary and party’s central executive committee member Matiur Rahman Akanda in his condolence message stated that the nation lost a dedicated journalist at the death of Abdus Shahid. He has played several crucial roles during his services. I am expressing deep shock at his death and extending sympathy to his families.