Information and Broadcasting Minister Dr.Hasan Mahmud today expressed profound shock and sorrow at the death of former President and Chief Justice Shahabuddin Ahmed.
In a condolence message, the minister said “He will be remembered for his role as the President of Bangladesh from 1996-2001 and acting President from 1990-1991.”
He prayed for eternal peace of the departed soul and conveyed deep sympathy to the bereaved family.
Shahabuddin Ahmed passed away at the Combined Military Hospital (CMH) here today at the age of 92.
Family sources said Ahmed breathed his last around 10:25 this morning.
He had been suffering from old age complications for a long time.
In February, he got admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) of the CMH as his physical condition deteriorated.
