Dhaka, Oct. 10 -- Toufique Imrose Khalidi was a brilliant mind and a courageous voice, his friend Justice Abu Taher Md Saifur Rahman has said as he paid tribute to the late editor-in-chief and publisher of bdnews24.com.

Speaking at Banani's Old DOHS playground on Saturday, Justice Saifur recalled their friendship, which began at Dhaka University and endured through years of shared memories in Bangladesh and England.

Khalidi studied English literature while Justice Saifur studied law. Both lived at Salimullah Muslim Hall.

"Toufique was an exceptionally lively and friendly person. Twelve years after graduating from Dhaka University and beginning my professional career, I went to England to study for the Bar, and there I met my friend aga...