Dhaka, July 12 -- BNP Secretary General and Local Government, Rural Development and Co-operatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Sunday said the nation will remember with respect the contributions of former Speaker Barrister Jamiruddin Sircar to politics and the state.

He made the remarks in a condolence message issued following the death of Jamiruddin Sircar, a BNP Standing Committee member and former acting President.

Fakhrul expressed deep shock and heartfelt condolences at the demise of the veteran politician.

"With his death, the country has lost an accomplished and experienced politician. A deep void has been created in the political arena. Barrister Jamiruddin Sircar will always be remembered by the people for his dedic...