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President, PM mourn death of AMA Muhith

President M Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday expressed deep shock and sorrow at the death of former Finance Minister Abul Maal Abdul Muhith, reports BSS.

In a condolence message, President Hamid said Muhith played an important role in laying a strong foundation for the country's economy during his tenure as finance minister.

He said the nation will remember Muhith's contribution with respect to the progress of building a developed and prosperous Bangladesh.

The head of the state prayed for the eternal peace of the departed soul and conveyed profound sympathy to the bereaved family.

In another condolence message, PM Hasina prayed for eternal peace of the departed soul and conveyed deep sympathy to the bereaved family.

Muhith - - acclaimed widely as an economist, diplomat, language veteran and freedom fighter -- breathed his last at 12:56 am today at the United Hospital in the capital at 88 years old.