Dhaka: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday expressed deep shock and sorrow at the death of Shariful Huq, father of Army Chief General Abu Belal Muhammad Shafiul Huq.

In a condolence message, the Prime Minister prayed for the eternal salvation of the departed soul.

She also expressed sincere sympathy to the bereaved family.

Shariful Haque, who was suffering from old age complications, passed away at Combined Military Hospital (CMH) in Dhaka around 11:20am