In a condolence message on Friday, the minister said, in the death of Shamsul Islam, the nation lost a dedicated politician, former bureaucrat and patriot.

Veteran politician Zilla Awami League has played a prominent role in the political arena. He worked devotedly for the country in his career. His contribution will be remembered by the people for ever. He conveyed deep sympathy to the bereaved family members and prayed for the forgiveness of departed souls.It is to be noted that, District Council chairman Shamsul Islam died of cardiac arrest at 7am on Friday.