President Mohammed Shahabuddin on Sunday expressed profound shock and sorrow at the death of Prime Minister's Press Secretary Ihsanul Karim.

In a condolence message, he said, at his death the country has lost an eminent journalist, media personality and an efficient official, BSS reported.  

The President prayed for eternal peace of the departed soul and conveyed his deepest sympathy to the bereaved family.

Ihsanul Karim was the Managing Director and Chief Editor of Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS).

He also served as the President's Press Secretary.

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