Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal has expressed deep shock at the demise of veteran economist and politician AMA Muhith. Kamal, in his condolence message, prayed for the eternal salvation of the departed soul and conveyed his deepest condolences to the bereaved family, the Ministry said in a release on Saturday. READ: Govt yet to take any decision on subsidy or inflation management: Finance Minister Kamal said that Muhith was awarded the Independence Medal and "he was one of our guardians". He was simultaneously a renowned economist, politician, writer and linguist. He had worked as an expert in various global organisations like the World Bank. "In his death, the nation lost a true patriot. The nation will remember with gratitude his contribution to the economic development of Bangladesh," the Finance Minister said.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday expressed deep shock and sorrow at the demise of former president and former chief justice Shahabuddin Ahmed. She prayed for the eternal salvation of the departed soul and expressed sympathy to the bereaved family. READ: Ex-president Shahabuddin Ahmed dies at 92

Indian High Commission in Dhaka has expressed deep sorrow at the demise of veteran journalist Peer Habibur Rahman. Journalist Rahman, an eminent political analyst and columnist, played an important role in development of journalism in Bangladesh and his legacy will continue to inspire across generations, the High Commission said in a message shared on its verified Facebook page on Sunday. Also read: Veteran journo Peer Habib passes away He died on Saturday while undergoing treatment at the Intensive Care Unit of private hospital in the city. The 58-year-old journalist and executive editor of Bangladesh Pratidin was suffering from cancer and kidney diseases. Also read: Indian High Commission hosts send-off reception for new ICCR scholars

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has expressed deep shock at the demise of eminent economist and banker Khandoker Ibrahim Khaled.

While Bangladesh was hit hard by tragedies and other negativities in 2019, good news and positive initiatives were also there in the country during the period.