Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday expressed deep shock and sorrow at the death of former pro vice-chancellor and professor of Drama and Dramatics Department of Jahangirnagar University Professor Dr Afsar Ahmed.

In a condolence message, the Prime Minister said Dr Afsar Ahmed will be remembered forever for his unique contribution in Bangla drama.

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She prayed for the eternal salvation of the departed soul and expressed sympathy to the bereaved family.

Dr Afsar breathed his last at the National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases around 1:45 pm on Saturday at the age of 60.