Momen mourns
Momen mourns death of Enamul Haque
Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen has expressed deep shock at the death of prominent archaeologist and former director general of the National Museum Dr Enamul Haque.
Dr Haque, who was awarded Ekushey Padak in 2016, the Swadhinata Padak in 2020 and the Padma Shri Award of India, died at his residence on Sunday.
In a condolence message on Monday, Momem prayed for salvation of the departed soul of late Haque and conveyed his deepest condolences to the bereaved family members.
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Recalling the working life of late Haque with respect, the foreign minister said he made significant contributions in archaeological research and conservation in Bangladesh.
His death caused irreparable loss to the country, Momen said.
He was the founding director general of the Bangladesh National Museum and his contributions to the modernization of the National Museum is undeniable, Momen said.
Momen mourns ex-secretary Mohiuddin's death
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen expressed profound sadness and shock following the death of former secretary, diplomat, and freedom fighter Mohiuddin Ahmed Monday.
Mohiuddin, 80, passed away at his Uttara home in Dhaka after a prolonged illness. He left behind his wife and two daughters.
The foreign minister prayed for the former secretary's departed soul and extended his deepest sympathy to his family.
"Mohiuddin Ahmed's contribution to Bangladesh's Liberation War is undeniable. The diplomat was the first in Europe to join the Bangladesh Liberation War while he was the second secretary at the High Commission of Pakistan in London," Momen said.
"Risking his job, he expressed his allegiance to Bangladesh by addressing a public gathering at Trafalgar Square on the first day of August 1971."
State Minister for Foreign Affairs Md Shahriar Alam also expressed his condolences over the death of the former secretary.
"Mohiuddin Ahmed has set a shining example of sacrifice for the diplomats of the country. He will forever be remembered for his contribution to the country," Shahriar said.
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