DHAKA, Sept 12, 2022 (BSS) - President M Abdul Hamid today expressed profound shock and sorrow at the death of Syeda Sajeda Chowdhury, ruling Awami League (AL) Presidium Member and Deputy Leader of the House.

In a condolence message, the President said Sajeda Chowdhury played an important role in the movement to establish democracy in Bangladesh.

Recalling her contribution to keeping the organizational base of Bangladesh Awami League up after the brutal incidents on August 15, 1975, Abdul Hamid said the nation will remember her with respect for long.

The Head of State said his courageous and uncompromising leadership showed the nation the right path in any critical moment of the country.

"His death has created a vacuum in the country's political arena," he observed.

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