Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has expressed profound shock at the death of three-time former Prime Minister, symbol of the democratic movement and BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia.
"At the death of Begum Khaleda Zia, the nation has lost a great guardian. I am deeply shocked and saddened by her death," he said in a condolence message on Tuesday morning.
Prof Yunus said Begum Khaleda Zia was not merely the leader of a political party, but "an important chapter in the history of Bangladesh."
"Considering her (Khaleda Zia's) contributions, her long struggle and the public sentiment for her, the government had declared her a Very Very Important Person of the state earlier this month," he noted.
The Chief Adviser said Begum Zia's role in the struggle to establish democracy, multiparty political culture and the rights of the people in Bangladesh will remain memorable.
"Due to her uncompromising leadership, the nation was repeatedly freed from undemocratic situations and inspired to reclaim democracy," he said, adding, "The nation will remember her contributions with due respect."
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