Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday expressed deep shock and sorrow at the death of famous artist Murtaja Baseer. In a condolence message, she said Murtaja Baseer's unique contributions in flourishing  country's arena of painting will encourage the future generations. Sheikh Hasina prayed for  eternal salvation of the departed soul and expressed sympathy to the bereaved family.

Murtaja Baseer died at a hospital in the capital on Saturday at the age of 88.