Dhaka, Oct. 10 -- Funeral prayers have been held for Toufique Imrose Khalidi, whose career was associated with several firsts in the evolution of modern journalism in Bangladesh.

The Janaza for the late editor-in-chief of bdnews24.com was held at Banani Old DOHS Playground around 3:30pm on Saturday.

Khalidi will be laid to rest at Mirpur Martyred Intellectuals' Graveyard at 5pm.

From 2pm onwards, friends, relatives, colleagues and well-wishers gathered at the venue to pay their last respects to Khalidi.

Brig Gen Mohammad Raisul Islam, assistant military secretary to President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, paid tribute to Khalidi on behalf of the head of state.

Among those who paid their respects were The Daily Star Editor Mahfuz Anam,...