Toufique Imrose Khalidi's contribution to media professionalism important: State Minister

State Minister for Information and Broadcasting Yasher Khan Chowdhury has expressed deep grief over the death of Toufique Imrose Khalidi, chief editor of Bdnews24.com. In a condolence message on Friday, he sought forgiveness for the soul of Toufique Imrose Khalidi.

In the condolence message, the State Minister for Information and Broadcasting said that under the leadership of Toufique Imrose Khalidi, Bdnews24.com played an important role in the development of online journalism in Bangladesh. He also said Khalidi has a contribution in opening a new horizon for digital media in news presentation.

He said that in his long journalistic career, Toufique Imrose Khalidi made important contributions to the practice of professionalism, media freedom and information-based journalism.

Yasher Khan Chowdhury further said that Toufique Imrose Khalidi's contribution to the modernisation of Bangladesh's media and the development of digital journalism will remain memorable. His death is an irreparable loss for the country's journalism sector.

Toufique Imrose Khalidi died at 2:23pm local time in London on Friday. He was taken to a hospital in London on Thursday night after suffering a brain haemorrhage.