President Mohammed Shahabuddin,left and Kazi Shahid Ahmed. Photo: Dhaka Tribune    

President Mohammed Shahabuddin on Tuesday expressed deep shock and sorrow at the death of Kazi Shahid Ahmed, publisher and editor of Ajker Kagoj, founder of Gemcon Group and prominent sports organizer.

In a condolence message, he recalled the contributions of Kazi Shahid Ahmed to the field of journalism in Bangladesh. "The nation will remember him with due respect for long.”

He also prayed for the eternal peace of the departed soul and conveyed profound sympathy to the bereaved family.

Kazi Shahid Ahmed breathed his last at 7:15pm on Monday. He was 82.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has expressed deep condolence at his death.

His first namaz-e-janaza will be held at Dhanmondi Road 7 Mosque after Zuhr prayer and the second one at Gulshan Azad mosque after the Asr prayer on Tuesday. 

Then, the renowned entrepreneur will be laid to eternal rest at Banani Graveyard, according to family sources.

Born in 1940 in Jessore, his legacy is etched in his multifaceted contributions to various fields.

As the founder and chairman of the Gemcon Group, Kazi Shahid Ahmed left an indelible mark on the business landscape.