Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today expressed deep shock and sorrow at the death of Awami League Presidium Member and former minister Advocate Sahara Khatun, MP.
In a condolence message, the prime minister said Sahara Khatun dedicated her life for reestablishing democracy and realizing people�s rights as a combatant of Bangabandhu�s principle.
Sahara Khatun always remained beside party�s leaders and workers and provided all support including legal aid services during the crisis period, the prime minister said.
�The country and nation have lost a competent and honest women leader while personally I have lost a tested and trusted co-fighter, Sheikh Hasina said.
The prime minister prayed for eternal peace of the departed soul and conveyed profound sympathy to the member of the bereaved family.
Sahara Khatun died at a Bangkok hospital at the age of 77 on Thursday.