DHAKA, Nov 16, 2021 (BSS) - President M Abdul Hamid today expressed deep
shock and sorrow at the death of noted writer, teacher, columnist and
intellectual Prof Hasan Azizul Haque.

  In a condolence message, the president said the death of Haque, an Ekushey
Padak and Independence Award winning writer, was an irreparable loss to the
literary arena of the country.

  "His contribution to the literature and cultural development of the country
will always be remembered," he added.

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