Former home minister and BNP vice chairman Maj Gen (retd) Mahmudul Hasan died on Wednesday night, aged 90.
The former lawmaker from Tangail-5 constituency passed away at around 3pm at his Dhaka residence, where he had been suffering from age-related complications, family sources said.
He leaves behind a son, a daughter and a wide circle of relatives, political associates, admirers and well-wishers.
The death of the veteran BNP leader was confirmed by district BNP former member secretary Mahmudul Haque Sanu.
According to party sources, his namaz-e-janaza will be held on Thursday, January 1, at the Bindubasini Government Boys High School ground in Tangail after Zohr prayers.
BNP Vice Chairman Abdus Salam Pintu and party Publicity Secretary Sultan Salahuddin Tuku expressed deep sorrow at Mahmudul Hasan’s death in separate condolence messages.
Sultan Salahuddin Tuku said the late leader was known as a committed social worker and a conscientious public figure who made notable contributions to education and social development in his area.
He conveyed condolences to the bereaved family and prayed for the eternal peace of Mahmudul Hasan’s soul.
