President Abdul Hamid on Monday expressed deep shock at the death of eminent academic and valiant freedom fighter Prof Ajoy Roy.
In a condolence message, the President said Prof Ajoy Roy worked for upholding the Liberation War spirit till his death and he was an iconic teacher.
He prayed for eternal peace for the departed soul and conveyed deep sympathy to the bereaved family members.
Ajoy Roy, a retired Dhaka University professor and father of slain writer and blogger Avijit Roy, breathed his last at Birdem Hospital in the city on Monday at the age of 85.