BNP's acting chairman Tarique Rahman on Sunday expressed his condolences over the death of the country's eminent thinker and veteran politician, Badruddin Umar.
"The passing of this independent-minded and courageous voice has created deep despair among the people. I, along with the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, am deeply saddened by his death," he said in a condolence message.
He said Badruddin never hesitated to express his independent opinions, defying autocracy. He was a symbol of free conscience in this country.
"No fear or threat could stop him from performing his duties. He never hesitated to express his independent views, even under authoritarian rule. He was truly a symbol of the country's independent conscience," the BNP leader said.
Tarique said Badruddin Umar deeply understood the dignity and sufferings of the people and gave them expression through the language of protest.
"From the Language Movement of 1952 to the country's independence and the struggles against authoritarianism, his thoughts, writings and active role will always be remembered," he added.
Tarique remembered Umar as a pioneer of left-leaning progressive politics in Bangladesh, as well as a writer, teacher and fearless intellectual.
He said Umar's research-based books on political, social, cultural and economic changes in different critical periods of the nation are considered invaluable treasures for readers.
He prayed for the salvation of the departed soul and conveyed his sympathy to the bereaved family.
Umar was a fearless voice against corruption: Fakhrul
In another condolence message, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir also expressed deep shock at the death of Badruddin Umar, saying he dedicated his entire life to politics for the interest of the people.
Fakhrul said Umar was a fearless voice against corruption in politics and authoritarian rule.
He prayed for the eternal peace of the departed soul and conveyed his sympathy to the bereaved family.
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