UAE-based Bangladeshi expatriate journalists from electronic and print media have expressed deep sorrow in a joint statement on the demise of Begum Khaleda Zia, former three-time Prime Minister and Chairperson of the BNP.
In the statement, the journalist leaders said that Begum Khaleda Zia’s contribution to Bangladesh’s democratic struggle will be written in golden letters in history. The strong leadership she provided in nation-building and development will remain eternally memorable to the people of Bangladesh.
They further stated that the people of Bangladesh and the media have high expectations of Tarique Rahman. They expressed hope that Tarique Rahman will play a leading role in realizing the dreams and ideals with which Begum Khaleda Zia wanted to move Bangladesh forward.
In the statement, the media professionals prayed for the forgiveness of the departed soul and extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family members.
The signatories to the statement are:
Shibli Al Sadik, UAE Correspondent of Somoy Television; Saiful Islam Talukder, President of the Expatriate Journalists Association (PRASAS) and UAE Correspondent of DBC NEWS and Daily Observer, Mahabub Hasan Hridoy, UAE Correspondent of Deepto TV; Sheikh Faisal Siddiqui Bobby, UAE Correspondent of Bangla TV; Sirajul Haque, President of Reporters Unity UAE and UAE Correspondent of ATN News; Salahuddin, UAE Correspondent of Daily Inqilab; Abdul Mannan, General Secretary of the Expatriate Journalists Association and Abu Dhabi Correspondent of Bangla TV; Mohammad Moinul Islam, Abu Dhabi Correspondent of DBC News; Obaidul Haque Manik, UAE Correspondent of 52 TV; Nasim Uddin Akash, UAE Correspondent of Daily Ajker Surjodoy; Fayzullah Shahid, UAE Correspondent of Daily Ittefaq; Khorshedul Alam Jased, UAE Correspondent of Nagorik TV; Fakhruddin Munna, UAE Correspondent of Gazi TV; Abu Saleh, Correspondent of Desh Barta; Golam Sarwar, Correspondent of Bonik Barta; Nausher Alam, UAE Correspondent of Global Television; Aminul Haque, UAE Correspondent of Ekattor Television; Sarwar Uddin Rony, Correspondent of Jugantor; Masum Billah, Correspondent of Sangbad Protidin; Mohammad Giasuddin, Correspondent of Daily Samachar; Mamunur Rashid, UAE Correspondent of Channel S Television; Monir Hossain, Correspondent of Bhalo Sangbad; Sports Journalist Anik; Gias Uddin Sikder, UAE Correspondent of Daily Chattogram; Md. Enam Hossain, UAE Correspondent of Dhaka Pratidin; Nurullah Shahjahan, Correspondent of K TV; Mahbub Sarkar, Correspondent of Bishwa Bangla; Mohammad Selim of Bong TV; and Mohammad Osman Chowdhury, UAE Correspondent of CNN Bangla, among others.
