bdnews24.com Editor Toufique’s Body to Arrive in Bangladesh on 10 October
Bdbusinessdaily.com – The body of Toufique Imrose Khalidi, editor-in-chief of bdnews24.com, is scheduled to arrive in Bangladesh on Saturday, 10 October, after his death in London. The family said bdnews24.com Editor Toufique’s body will be flown from the United Kingdom to allow relatives, colleagues and well-wishers in Bangladesh to take part in the final rites.
The coffin is expected to leave London on Friday evening, local time, and reach Bangladesh on Saturday morning. Details of the janaza prayers and burial arrangements in Bangladesh have not yet been announced and will be confirmed after the body arrives.
Prayer Gathering Planned in London
Before the repatriation, a gathering will be held for people wishing to pay their respects to Khalidi in London. His body will remain at Brick Lane Jamme Masjid from 10:30am to 1pm on Thursday.
A janaza prayer will be offered at the mosque after Zuhr prayers. Former colleagues, members of the Bangladeshi community in London, friends and others connected with Khalidi are expected to attend.
The London gathering reflects Khalidi’s long association with the city. He worked for the BBC World Service between 2000 and 2005, building professional connections that continued alongside his later work in Bangladesh’s media industry.
Death Following Sudden Illness
Khalidi had travelled to London for a personal visit when he suddenly fell ill on Thursday night. He was taken to St Bartholomew’s Hospital, where doctors found that he had suffered a brain haemorrhage.
Doctors pronounced him dead at 2:23pm local time on Friday. His death prompted mourning among people who knew him through journalism, public communication and his leadership at bdnews24.com.
The return of bdnews24.com Editor Toufique’s body will give those in Bangladesh an opportunity to join the final prayers and offer condolences to his family. Until the family releases the full Bangladesh schedule, the venue and timing of the janaza and burial remain unconfirmed.
Final Arrangements Expected After Arrival
Family members are expected to share further information once the body reaches Bangladesh. People planning to attend the funeral should wait for the official announcement regarding the location, prayer time and burial arrangements.
For colleagues and friends, the services in London and Bangladesh will provide moments to remember Khalidi’s life and career. His professional journey included work in international broadcasting and a prominent role in Bangladesh’s online news media.
The repatriation process also underlines the close ties Khalidi maintained between Bangladesh and the United Kingdom. While mourners gather first in London, many more are expected to await the arrival of bdnews24.com Editor Toufique’s body in Bangladesh on 10 October.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will Toufique Imrose Khalidi’s body arrive in Bangladesh?
His body is expected to arrive in Bangladesh on Saturday, 10 October, after departing London on Friday evening local time.
Where will the London janaza prayer take place?
The janaza prayer is scheduled to take place at Brick Lane Jamme Masjid in London after Zuhr prayers. His body will be kept at the mosque from 10:30am until 1pm on Thursday.
Have the Bangladesh funeral and burial details been announced?
No. The family has not yet announced the venue or timing of the janaza prayers and burial in Bangladesh. Further details are expected after the body arrives.
