Diplomatic Correspondents Association, Bangladesh (DCAB) has expressed deep shock at the death of Mohammad Ali, father of its member journalist Rased Mehedi.
In a condolence message on Monday, DCAB President Rezaul Karim Lotus and its General Secretary AKM Moinuddin conveyed deep sympathy to Prothidiner Bangladesh Special Correspondent Rased Mehedi and his family members.
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They prayed for salvation of the departed soul.
Mohammad Ali, 77, breathed his last early Monday at a hospital in Dhaka.
He had long been suffering from old age complications.
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Mohammad Ali was headmaster of Sonatala High School in Bagura and Principal of Panchagarh Police Line School and College.
He left behind wife, two sons, a daughter and host of relatives to mourn his death.
He will be buried at his family graveyard in Shibganj Upazila of Bogura later today (Monday).