President Abdul Hamid has said the death of journalist Altaf Mahmood is an irreparable loss to the country's journalism.
In a condolence message, the president expressed deep shock at the death of the BFUJ president.
Abdul Hamid said the contribution of Altaf Mahmood to journalism will ever be remembered.
He prayed for eternal peace of the departed soul and conveyed sympathy to the bereaved family.
Journalist Altaf Mahmud died at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) on Sunday morning. He was 66.