President Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today expressed deep shock and sorrow at the death of Leader of the Opposition in Parliament and Jatiya Party Chairman HM Ershad.

In a condolence message, Sheikh Hasina recalled Ershad's constructive role in Parliament as the opposition leader.

In separate messages, the President and the Prime Minister prayed for salvation of the departed soul and expressed deep sympathy to Ershad's bereaved family members.

Meanwhile, the Speaker, foreign Minister, deputy Speaker and the chief whip also mourned the death of Ershad.