Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday expressed shock and sorrow at the death of her former adviser, former vice chancellor of Jahangirnagar University and valiant freedom fighter Prof Dr Alauddin Ahmed.

In a condolence message, she said people of the country will remember his contribution in education and politics with gratitude.

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