President mourns death of JS Deputy Leader Sajeda Chowdhury

President M Abdul Hamid has expressed profound shock and sorrow at the death of Syeda Sajeda Chowdhury, ruling Awami League (AL) Presidium Member and Deputy Leader of the House.

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

Abdul Hamid said the nation will remember her with respect for long.

He recalled her contribution to keeping the organizational base of Bangladesh Awami League up after the brutal incidents on August 15, 1975.

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

He observed that her death has created a vacuum in the country's political arena.

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