Dhaka: Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed today expressed profound shock and sorrow at the death of Badruddin Umar, one of the foremost leaders of the freedom-loving people’s struggle, a politician, progressive thinker, sociologist, and writer.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, in a message of condolence, Dr Salehuddin, also the adviser to the Ministry of Science and Technology, conveyed deep sympathy to the bereaved family, colleagues, and admirers of Badruddin Umar.
Badruddin Umar, who had long been suffering from old-age complications, breathed his last this morning while undergoing treatment at a hospital in the capital at the age of 94.