Eminent diplomat, former ambassador and valiant freedom fighter Mohiuddin Ahmed, who bolstered efforts to build international support for Bangladesh in London during the 1971 Liberation War, died of liver cirrhosis at his Uttara residence in Dhaka on Monday.
He was 82.
"Mohiuddin Ahmed breathed his last at 6:40pm today at his Uttara residence. He collapsed in his residence. He was suffering from liver cirrhosis and other complications," Mohiuddin's younger brother Dr Zahiruddin Ahmed told BSS.
He said Mohiuddin was rushed to an Uttara hospital as he collapsed following his vomiting and chest pain.
The on-duty doctors informed that he died before he was taken to the hospital, Zahiruddin added.
Mohiuddin is survived by his wife and two daughters.
On June 5, he was admitted to Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) hospital and was released from the hospital two days ago, Zahiruddin said.
Mohiuddin was also suffering from cancer and underwent chemotherapy.
As per his wish, the valiant freedom fighter will be laid to eternal rest at his family graveyard at Phulgazi upazila in Feni after Asr prayers on Tuesday.
Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen expressed deep shock and sorrow at the demise of the former ambassador.
In a message of condolence, he said Mohiuddin was a true patriot and courageous diplomat.
Recalling his good-term with Mohiuddin for a long time, the minister said the diplomat was a brave freedom fighter and his contributions to the Liberation War will always be remembered.
In a rally arranged in favour of the Bangladesh Liberation War at Trafalgar Square in London in 1971, Mohiuddin Ahmed had made his bold announcement of leaving Pakistan's side despite being a government employee.
He was the first Bangladesh diplomat in Europe who had left Pakistan's side, Momen mentioned.
His death is an irreparable loss to the country, he said.
Momen also prayed for eternal peace of the departed soul and conveyed deep sympathy to the bereaved family.
