Dhaka, Oct. 10 -- President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has paid tribute to Toufique Imrose Khalidi, a journalist whose career was marked by several firsts in the evolution of Bangladesh's news media.

The remains of the late editor-in-chief of bdnews24.com were placed at Banani Old DOHS Playground at 2:30pm on Saturday for people to pay their last respects.

Brig Gen Mohammad Raisul Islam, the president's assistant military secretary, laid flowers in tribute to Khalidi on behalf of the head of state.

He also signed the condolence book on the president's behalf.

Friends, relatives, colleagues, well-wishers and representatives from different sections of society gathered to bid a final farewell to Khalidi.

His funeral prayers were held a...