A former leader of BNP died after falling ill while attending the party’s central rally in Dhaka on Saturday.
The deceased, Tofazzal Hossain Tofaj, was the former Senior Vice-President of Singair Upazila BNP and a resident of Ajimpur area in Singair upazila of Manikganj.
Tofazzal travelled to Dhaka as a companion of Food Minister Afroza Khan Rita and joined the procession with Manikganj District BNP leaders and activists to mark National Revolution and Solidarity Day.
He suddenly fell ill when the procession reached Karwan Bazar.
He was rushed to Holy Family Hospital, where doctors declared him dead.
His death has cast a pall of gloom over Singair Upazila BNP leaders and activists.
Party leaders expressed grief and extended condolences to his family.
His funeral prayer is scheduled for 11am on Sunday at Singair Govt. Model Pilot High School ground.
