Ex-minister Aminul Haque passes away

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DHAKA, April 21, 2019 (BSS)-Former Post and Telecommunications Minister Barrister Aminul Haque passed away while undergoing treatment at United Hospital in the city this morning.

He was 76, family sources said.

Aminul Haque, a vice-chairman of BNP, had been suffering from liver cancer and was on life support at the hospital since March 14.

He is survived by wife, one daughter, one son and a host of relatives and admirers.

Earlier, Aminul received treatment at a Singapore hospital.

Haque was elected a member of parliament from the Rajshahi-1 constituency in the elections held in 1991, 1996 and 2001.

He also served as the Post and Telecommunications Minister during 2001-2006.