Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen on Tuesday expressed deep shock and grief at the death of Gonoshasthya Kendra founder and freedom fighter Dr Zafrullah Chowdhury.

In a message of condolence, the minister prayed for his departed soul and expressed his deepest condolences to the bereaved family.

Dr Zafrullah Chowdhury passed away on Tuesday night at the age of 81.

He breathed his last around 11 pm at Gonoshasthaya Nagar Hospital, said GSK press adviser Jahangir Alam Mintu.

Earlier on Monday morning the veteran physician was put on life support at the hospital as his health condition deteriorated.

Dr Zafrullah Chowdhury had long been suffering from kidney-related complications.