Dhaka: Principal Information Officer (PIO) of the government's Press Information Department (PID) Md Nizamul Kabir today expressed profound shock and sorrow at the death of former information officer Khalil Ahmed.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, a statement issued by Kabir's office conveyed his prayers for the eternal peace of the departed soul and extended deep sympathy to the bereaved family. Kabir also recalled Ahmed's outstanding contributions to various activities of the Directorate of Information.
Khalil Ahmed breathed his last in Dhaka last night at the age of 78. He was laid to eternal rest at Azimpur Graveyard after Zohr prayers, following his namaj-e-janaza at a local mosque in Agargaon.