DHAKA: President Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina expressed deep shock at the death of Awami League leader and former minister Suranjit Sengupta, MP.

They remembered Suranjit’s contributions to strengthening parliamentary democracy and also framing the country's first constitution. 

“The death of the veteran parliamentarian is really an irreparable loss to the country’s political arena,” said the president in a condolence message.

In another condolence message, the premier Sheikh Hasina said, "The country has lost a dedicated politician while Awami League has lost a dedicated leader in his death."

The President and Prime Minister prayed for salvation of the departed soul and conveyed deep sympathy to the bereaved family members. 

Sengupta died of lung cancer at Labaid Hospital in Dhaka early Sunday (February 5) at the age of 72. 

BDST: 1819 HRS, FEB 5, 2017
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