Enayetullah Khan's death condoled

In separate statements yesterday, they said Enayetullah believed in democracy, transparency, objectivity and unconditional free flow of information.

He never compromised with the freedom of press and the rights of journalists.

Enayetullah changed the scenario of journalism in English language of our country by publishing weekly Holiday and daily New Age, they said.

In his sad demise a vacuum has been created in the field of bold and honest journalism which would be very hard to fulfill, they added.

The journalist leaders also prayed for the salvation of departed soul and expressed sympathy for the members of the bereaved family.

Those who issued statements included leaders of Barisal Reporters Unity, Barisal Press Club, Bakerganj Press Club, Patuakhali Press Club, Pirojpur Press Club, Bhola Press Club and Jhalakathi Press Club.

Our correspondent from Manikganj adds: Leaders of Manikganj Press Club and district unit of Bangladesh Sangbadik Samity

have expressed deep shock at the death of Enayetullah Khan.

In separate messages, press club President AFM Nurtaz Alam Bahar and Joint Secretary Zahangir Alam Biswas and samity President Rasedul Islam Khan and General Secretary Biplob Chakrabarty also prayed for the salvation of the departed soul.

FM condoles
UNB adds: Foreign Minister M Morshed Khan has expressed his deep shock at the death of veteran journalist Enayetullah Khan.

In a condolence messages yesterday, the foreign minister recalled the contribution of Enayetullah to journalism and to image-building of Bangladesh during his assignment as an ambassador to Myanmar and China.

The death of Enayetullah is an irreparable loss to the nation, said the minister.

He also conveyed sympathy to the members of the bereaved family and prayed for the salvation of the departed soul.