Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday expressed deep shock and sorrow at the death of eminent filmmaker and former director general of Bangladesh Television, Syed Salahuddin Zaki.

In a condolence message, Sheikh Hasina said, the death of this renowned artist has caused an irreparable loss to the country in terms of culture.

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He will be remembered by his countrymen through his creative work, she said.

The prime minister prayed for the eternal salvation of the departed soul and expressed sympathy to the bereaved family.