Dhaka, Jan. 29 -- Diplomatic Correspondents Association, Bangladesh (DCAB) on Wednesday expressed deep shock at the death of freedom fighter and business editor of The Daily Observer Nizam Uddin Ahmed.

Fondly remembering journalist Nizam Uddin's close attachment with the DCAB as an all-time well-wisher, DCAB President AKM Moinuddin and General Secretary Md Arifuzzaman Mamun expressed profound shock at his sudden death and offered prayers for the eternal peace of his departed soul.

"We, the DCAB family, are heartbroken at this irreplaceable loss. Our deepest condolences to the bereaved family, and may his soul rest in eternal peace," they said in a message of condolence.

Nizam Uddin, who also worked for international news agency Reuters...