DHAKA, March 19, 2022 (BSS) - Information and Broadcasting Minister Dr

Hasan Mahmud today expressed profound shock and sorrow at the death of former
President and Chief Justice Shahabuddin Ahmed.

     In a condolence message, the minister said "He will be remembered for
his role as the President of Bangladesh from 1996-2001 and acting President
from 1990-1991."

    He prayed for eternal peace of the departed soul and conveyed deep
sympathy to the bereaved family.

     Shahabuddin Ahmed passed away at the Combined Military Hospital (CMH)
here today at the age of 92.

     Family sources said Ahmed breathed his last around 10:25 this morning.
He had been suffering from old age complications for a long time.

     In February, he got admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) of the CMH
as his physical condition deteriorated.