President Abdul Hamid on Saturday expressed profound shock at the death of retired Lieutenant Colonel Abu Osman Chowdhury.
He was the commander of sector-8 during the 1971's Liberation War.
In a condolence message, the President said nation will recall the contribution of Abu Osman to the 1971 Liberation War forever.
He breathed his last at the Combined Military Hospital (CMH) in Dhaka this morning after suffering from various health complications for a long time.
He was admitted to the hospital on August 30 noon after he was diagnosed with COVID-19.
Hamid prayed for the eternal peace of the departed soul of Abu Osman and conveyed sympathy to the bereaved family.