Dhaka, Feb. 6 -- Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has said Prince Karim Al-Hussaini, Aga Khan IV's visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to people's well-being has been exemplary.

"Over the decades, I had regarded him for his dedication to champion empathy, harmony, pluralism," Dr Yunus said in a condolence message sent to Prince Rahim Aga Khan V who was named 50th hereditary Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims on February 5.

Prince Karim Al-Hussaini passed away in Lisbon on February 4, aged 88, surrounded by his family.

Prince Karim Aga Khan was the founder and chairman of the Aga Khan Development Network.

With deep sorrow, the Chief Adviser extended, on behalf of the government and people of Bangladesh, heartfelt condolences ...