Obituary
Foreign Minister’s sister Ayesha Muzakkir no more
Ayesha Muzakkir, elder sister of Foreign Minister Abdul Momen and late finance minister AMA Muhit, passed away on Tuesday. She was 93.
She breathed her last at around 5:30 am at her residence in Sylhet.
Ayesha Muzakkir is survived by her eight daughters, many grandchildren, nine siblings, and many well-wishers.
She will be buried at their family graveyard next to the grave of her late husband Mohammad Muzakkir after the Janaza at Haji Muzaffar Dakhil Madrasa Mosque premises in Agunshi area of Moulvibazar today.
Architect Mubasshar Hussein no more
Renowned architect Mubasshar Hussein passed away at a hospital in the city early Monday. He was 79.
Mubasshar, also a freedom fighter, breathed his last at Bangladesh Specialized Hospital around 1:35 am, said his family.
Born in 1943 in Brahmanbaria, Mubasshar graduated in architecture from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology in 1972. He served as the President of Institute of Architects Bangladesh.
His notable works include Proshika Bhaban, Grameen Bank Bhaban and Chattogram Railway Station.
Science and Technology Affairs Minister Architect Yeafesh Osman expressed deep shock at his death.
Jatiya Press Cub President Farida Yasmin and General Secretary Elias Khan condoled the death of the architect.
Senior journalist Abdur Rahman Khan passes away
Abdur Rahman Khan, a veteran journalist and former senior Vice President of the Jatiya Press Club (JPC), died while undergoing treatment at a hospital in the capital early Tuesday.
Khan, a former treasurer and member of the Management Committee of the JPC, breathed his last at the Ibn Sina Hospital at 2:30 am, his family said.
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He had been suffering from liver diseases.
His namaz-e-janaza will be held on the JPC premises at 1:30 pm on Tuesday.
Eminent fashion designer Emdad Hoque passes away
Renowned fashion designer and Fashion Design Council of Bangladesh (FDCB) Vice President Emdad Hoque passed away at a city hospital on Friday. He was 57.
He died at the Bangladesh Specialized Hospital, Shyamoli in the capital due to a recent heart attack.
The eminent fashion designer was undergoing life support due to multiple health complications for the last couple of days, according to FDCB General Secretary Shaibal Saha.
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Confirming the news to UNB, Shaibal said that Hoque was suffering from kidney complications, asthma and other issues.
“He suffered a heart attack and was taken to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) on November 2. He was put on life support for the last couple of days and was about to fly to Kolkata, India for better treatment, but unfortunately suffered a second heart attack two days ago and was put on life support again. He passed away at 2:16 pm today,” Shaibal told UNB.
His body is being taken to his ancestral home at Urdu Road, Old Dhaka. His namaz-e-janaza will take place after the Esha prayer and he will be buried at the Banani Graveyard, Saha informed.
A lifelong advocate for local handicraft-based fashion in Bangladesh, Emdad Hoque was the founder of Fashion Pathshala, a school of fashion and art. He was also the managing director of Studio Emdad, the director of Banglar Mela Limited, and a consultant for Raspberry Textile. He also worked as a Jury board member in many fashion contests and was respectfully recognized for his contribution to the fashion industry of Bangladesh.
Starting his career in the 1980s’ as a fashion columnist, Hoque joined BRAC as a Program Officer in 1992 in a development programme to monitor and develop rural sericulture in Bangladesh. He became the manager of BRAC’s textile department in 1993 and was especially involved in the production of cotton check fabrics for the Ready Made Garments (RMG) industry as well as developing silk fabrics for the popular fashion brand Aarong.
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Hoque later joined Grameen Uddyog as Chief Product Development officer. He formed Banglar Mela, a rural craft store in Bangladesh in 2001. He has relentlessly worked with the handloom industry of Bangladesh, to develop fine jute yarn and also served as the Vice President of FDCB for the betterment of the industry, alongside its President and eminent fashion icon Maheen Khan.
In recognition of his contribution to portraying traditional culture mingling with a western look at the international level and sharing his experiences among the next generation of fashion entrepreneurs in Bangladesh, Hoque received a lifetime achievement award from the Designers forum of Chittagong. He also received awards from the Bangladesh Cine Journalists Association, RTV, and Persona Bangladesh for his work as an eminent designer and fashion entrepreneur.
Dengue: 113 new patients hospitalised in 24 hrs
Another 113 people were hospitalised with dengue in 24 hours till Monday morning.
The total fatalities remained unchanged at 271 as no death was reported during this period, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
Of the new patients, 66 were admitted to the hospitals of Dhaka and 47 outside it, said DGHS.
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A total of 645 dengue patients, including 350 in the capital, are now receiving treatment at hospitals across the country.
The DGHS has recorded 61,521 dengue cases and 60,605 recoveries so far this year.
'Kilo Flight' fighter Group Captain Shamsul Alam Bir Uttam, 74, dies
Group Captain Shamsul Alam (retired) Bir Uttam died Thursday at the age of 74.He was a brave fighter of "Kilo Flight," the code name for Mukti Bahini combat aviation formation during the Bangladesh Liberation War in 1971.
Group Captain Shamsul breathed his last at 4:47pm at the capital's Evercare Hospital, according to the Inter Service Public Relations Directorate.
He was born in 1947 in Patuakhali district. In 1964, after completing his education in Dhaka, he joined the then Pakistan Air Force Academy in Risalpur in 1964 and was commissioned in the GD (P) branch.
On June 3, 1971, he deserted his post in West Pakistan and came to Dhaka to join the Liberation War. But he was arrested immediately after his arrival at Dhaka airport as the Pakistan law enforcers realised he would join the Liberation War.
Unable to make him confess, they tortured the then Flight Lieutenant Shamsul in jail and tried to bring him under the jurisdiction of a court-martial but failed.
He was later released from jail on a general amnesty and was allowed to return home.
On September 13, 1971, after contacting the freedom fighters through a news correspondent, he left the country for India.
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He reached Dimapur on 24 September and met the members of Kilo Flight. Initially, he started flying with DC-3 and subsequently flew Otter aircraft.
On December 3, 1971, Flight Lieutenant Shamsul along with his co-pilot got the first opportunity to prove their skill against Pakistani occupation forces. He flew from Kailashahar at 11pm and entered Bangladesh to strike oil depots near Chattogram airport. He returned to the base after a terrible flight with extreme craftsmanship avoiding enemy gunfire.
He was awarded the gallantry award Bir Uttam by the government. Group Captain Shamsul was also awarded the Independence Award 2017 for his outstanding contribution to the Liberation War.
PM condoles death of Dr SA Malek
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday expressed shock and sorrow at the death of Awami League Advisory Council member and Bangabandhu Parishad President Dr SA Malek.
Malek was also former political adviser to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and former lawmaker from Faridpur-1 constituency.
In a condolence message, Sheikh Hasina said that Dr SA Malek was also a very close associate of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
She recalled that Dr SA Malek played a very important role in all the movements and struggles for the establishment of independent Bangladesh, including the language movement and the 6-point movement under the leadership of Bangabandhu.
She also said that Dr Malek participated in the Liberation War and played an active role in all the political activities of that time.
The Prime Minister prayed for eternal peace of the departed soul and conveyed deep sympathy to the bereaved family.
DCAB shocked at death of journalist Rased Mehedi's father
Diplomatic Correspondents Association, Bangladesh (DCAB) has expressed deep shock at the death of Mohammad Ali, father of its member journalist Rased Mehedi.
In a condolence message on Monday, DCAB President Rezaul Karim Lotus and its General Secretary AKM Moinuddin conveyed deep sympathy to Prothidiner Bangladesh Special Correspondent Rased Mehedi and his family members.
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They prayed for salvation of the departed soul.
Mohammad Ali, 77, breathed his last early Monday at a hospital in Dhaka.
He had long been suffering from old age complications.
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Mohammad Ali was headmaster of Sonatala High School in Bagura and Principal of Panchagarh Police Line School and College.
He left behind wife, two sons, a daughter and host of relatives to mourn his death.
He will be buried at his family graveyard in Shibganj Upazila of Bogura later today (Monday).
Former minister Ghulam Mostafa dies aged 88
Former minister and member parliament ABM Ghulam Mostafa died Saturday. He was 88.
Ghulam Mostafa, also former secretary to the government, died at home after suffering health problems from old age.
His namaz-e janaza will be held at Gulshan Central Masjid (Azad Mosque) Sunday after Asr prayers.
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Ex-BNP MP Shahjahan Khan succumbs to injures
Shahjahan Khan, a former BNP MP from Patuakhali-3 constituency who sustained serious injuries in an attack reportedly by the ruling party activists on November 4, died on Monday at a city hospital. He was 71.
Khan, also the ex-general secretary of Patuakhali district unit BNP, breathed his last at LabAid hospital around 10am, his son Shiplu Kahn told UNB.
He said his father came under an attack by the ‘cadres’ of Jubo League and Chhatra League on the Patuakhali-Barishal highway while going to Barishal along with his followers to join BNP’s divisional rally the following day.
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Shiplu alleged that the ruling party activists beat Khan with rods and sticks, leaving him critically injured.
He was admitted to a hospital in Patuakhali immediately and later shifted to LabAid Hospital on November 22 as his condition deteriorated.
“My father died about 10am today (Monday) while undergoing treatment at the hospital,” he added.
Shiplu said Khan will be buried at his family graveyard in Dakshin Sutabaria village next to his mother’s grave after Asr prayer on Tuesday after several namaz-e-janazas in Dhaka and Patuakhali.
Herring the news of Khan’s death, BNP Secretary General Fakhrul Islam Alamgir and the party’s other senior leaders rushed to the hospital and talked to the bereaved family members.
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The BNP leader paid homage to Khan by standing in solemn silence for a while in front of his mortal remains at the hospital.
Meanwhile, BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman and secretary general Mirza Fakhrul expressed deep shock at the death of Khan.
In separate condolence messages, they prayed for the salvation of Khan’s departed soul and conveyed profound sympathy to the bereaved family members.