Dhaka: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday expressed deep shock at the death of Opposition Chief Whip and Jatiya Party MP M Tajul Islam.

In a condolence message, the Prime Minister said the country has lost an experienced parliamentarian at Tajul Islam’s death, reports the UNB.

Tajul Islam, who was elected MP for seven times from Kurigram-2, was also the chairman of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Commerce Ministry.

The Prime Minister prayed for eternal peace of the departed soul and expressed sympathy for his bereaved family members.