Indian HC mourns death of Suranjit

High Commissioner of India in Bangladesh Harsh Vardhan Shringla on Sunday condoled the death of veteran politician Suranjit Sengupta.

"Our heartfelt condolences to Dr. Joya Sengupta and other members of his family, his friends and well wishers," the envoy said in a condolence message, expressing profound shock at the death of Awami League leader.

Recalling the memory of meeting with the politician on a number of occasions, Shringla said that he last time met the leader 'just a few days ago at a Saraswati Puja function in the parliament premises, which he attended despite his evident illness'.

"He was clearly a leader of immense stature, standing, sagacity and dignity. His passing away represents an immeasurable loss for the country and leaves a void," the diplomat said.

With BSS inputs