President, PM mourn death of HT Imam

President M Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina have expressed profound shock and sorrow at the death of Hossain Toufique Imam, better known as HT Imam.

In their condolence messages, they said the role of HT Imam was very important in the Great Liberation War.

“He (Imam) worked all his life to develop the spirit of the country’s independence and the Great War of Liberation. Besides, he played a leading role in running the government in the newly-independent country,” they mentioned.

They said HT Imam as a government official also made important contribution to conducting the elections of Bangladesh Awami League in the national elections.

“At the death of HT Imam, Bangladesh Awami League lost a dedicated leader,” they observed.

They prayed for the eternal peace of the departed soul and conveyed deep sympathy to the bereaved family.

Freedom Fighter HT Imam breathed his last at 1:15 am on Thursday at the age of 82.