President, PM mourn death of MP Suja

Risingbd Desk: President Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina expressed profound shock and sorrow at the death of parliament member from Khulna-4 constituency SM Mostafa Rashidi Suja.

In a condolence message, the President conveyed his sympathy to the bereaved family members and prayed for salvation of the departed soul.

“The countrymen, particularly the people of Khulna, have lost a pro-people leader…he (Suja) had immense contribution to local development and flourishing democracy in the country,” he said.

Abdul Hamid added: “His sad demise is really irreparable loss to the country’s political arena”.

In a condolence message, the prime minister said the popular Awami League leader worked for the people till his death. “His contributions to the politics as well as development of Khulna will be ever remembered,” she added.

Sheikh Hasina prayed for eternal peace of the departed soul and conveyed profound sympathy to the bereaved family.

Suja, the general secretary of Khulna district unit of Awami League and also former whip of Jatiya Sangsad, died at Mount Elizabeth Hospital in Singapore last night where he was undergoing treatment for prolonged kidney ailments._BSS


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