Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has expressed profound grief and sorrow over the death of senior journalist Amir Khosru.

In a condolence message, the prime minister prayed for the eternal peace of the deceased’s soul and conveyed his deepest sympathies to the bereaved family members, colleagues and well-wishers.

The prime minister said Amir Khosru’s longstanding contributions to journalism would be remembered. Through his work at various media outlets, including Voice of America, he played an important role in the media industry.

His death has created a void in the country’s journalistic community, the prime minister said, adding that Khosru’s writings had consistently championed democracy, truth and reason.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman prayed for the salvation of the deceased’s soul and sought Almighty Allah’s blessings to grant his bereaved family the strength to bear the loss.