President, PM mourn Suranjit’s deathPresident Md Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday expressed their  profound shock at the death of veteran politician and parliamentarian Suranjit Sengupta.

BSS adds: “Suranjit Sengupta was not only a political leader but also a veteran parliamentarian . he played a significant role in framing the county’s first constitution,” the president said in a condolence message.

He added that the people will remember Suranjit Sengupta for his outstanding contribution to the country’s parliamentary politics.

“The death of this veteran parliamentarian is really an irreparable loss to the country’s political arena,” he added.

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

In a condolence message, Sheikh Hasina recalled the checkered political career of Suranjit Sengupta, saying that his death is an irreparable loss to the country's political arena.

"The country has lost a dedicated politician, while Awami League has lost a dedicated leader in his death," she said.

The premier also remembered his contributions to strengthening parliamentary democracy and said he played a significant role in framing the country's first constitution.

"The country has also lost an experienced parliamentarian in his death," she said.

The prime minister prayed for salvation of the departed soul and conveyed profound sympathy to the bereaved family members.

Sengupta, the chairman of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on the Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, died of lung cancer at Labaid Hospital in Dhaka early today. He was 72.

A member of Awami League Advisory Council, Sengupta previously served as the railways minister.

 

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