Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday expressed deep shock and sorrow at the death of British journalist Simon Dring, a true friend of Bangladesh.
In a condolence message, she recalled the courageous role of Simon Dring in the great Liberation War in 1971, reports UNB.
“He revealed the information and report of the devastating genocide of the occupational Pakistani forces on March 25, 1971, in front of the world community,” she said.
Sheikh Hasina said that he played a role to create public opinion in the world arena in favour of the Liberation War.
She said that he also contributed to flourishing mass media in independent Bangladesh and in operating the first-ever private TV channel of the country, Ekushey Television.
She prayed for the eternal salvation of the departed soul and expressed sympathy to the bereaved family.