Diplomatic Correspondents Association, Bangladesh (DCAB) has expressed deep shock at the death of Mohammad Ali, father of its member journalist Rased Mehedi.

In a condolence message on Monday, DCAB President Rezaul Karim Lotus and its General Secretary AKM Moinuddin conveyed deep sympathy to Prothidiner Bangladesh Special Correspondent Rased Mehedi and his family members.

Mohammad Ali, 77, breathed his last at a city hospital early Monday. He has long been suffering from old age complications.

Mohammad Ali was headmaster of Sonatala High School in Bagura and Principal of Panchagarh Police Line School and College. He left behind his wife, two sons, a daughter and host of relatives to mourn his death.

He was buried at his family graveyard in Shibganj Upazila of Bogura on the same day.