DHAKA: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina expressed deep shock at the death of veteran photo journalist Jahirul Haque.

In a condolence message, the Prime Minister said through his death, the nation has lost a brave and devoted journalist.

Sheikh Hasina prayed for eternal peace of the departed soul and conveyed her profound sympathy to the bereaved family.

Veteran photo journalist Jahirul Haque passed away at Institute Of Liver And Biliary Sciences Hospital in New Delhi in India on Saturday morning.

He was 71.

BDST: 1516 HRS, JUN 14, 2014