Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday expressed deep shock and sorrow at the death of Moslem Uddin Ahmed, a valiant freedom fighter and MP from Chittagong-8 constituency.
In a condolence message, the prime minister said that "Bangladesh Awami League has lost a dedicated leader in the death of Moslem Uddin."
The lawmaker, also the President of Chittagong South Awami League, was elected Vice President of Government Commerce College in 1969 and participated in the Great Liberation War responding to the call of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
The PM said that from 1970 to 1982, he performed various important duties in Chittagong city and district Chhatra League. He served as General Secretary of Chittagong South District Awami League from 2005 to 2013 and President of Chittagong South District Awami League from 2013 until his death.
The prime minister prayed for the eternal salvation of the departed soul and expressed sympathy to the bereaved members of his family.