Touhid mourns death of journalist Mark Tully

Foreign Adviser Md Touhid Hossain has expressed his deep condolences over the death of veteran British journalist Sir William Mark Tully.

In a press release on Monday, Touhid said, “Mr Tully will always be remembered by all Bangladeshis for his wide coverage of our Liberation War, which garnered global support and sympathy for our independence.” 

He recalled how Tully’s coverage on BBC radio was a major source of information and inspiration for Bangladeshis during 1971. 

On behalf of Bangladesh, the adviser extended his sympathies and condolences to the friends and family of Tully.

Mark Tully, 90, breathed his last at Max Hospital in India’s capital, New Delhi, on Sunday.