DHAKA, Jan 10, 2020 (BSS) – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today paid
tribute to Awami League (AL) lawmaker from Bagerhat- 4 constituency Mozammel Hossain and president of Bagerhat District Awami League by placing a wreath on his coffin at the South Plaza of the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban here this morning.
After placing the wreath, the prime minister stood in solemn silence for
sometime as a mark of profound respect to the memory of Mozammel Hossain.
Later, accompanied by senior party leaders, Sheikh Hasina, also the
president of AL, laid another wreath on his coffin on behalf of the party.
The prime minister then consoled the family members of the deceased and
prayed for eternal peace of the departed soul.
Earlier on behalf of President M Abdul Hamid, his military secretary placed
a wreath on the coffin of the late lawmaker.
Besides, Jatiya Sangsad Speaker Dr Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury and Deputy
Speaker Fazle Rabbi Miah as well as the chief whip and whips placed wreaths
on the coffin of the valiant freedom fighter.
Earlier, a namaz-e-janaza of Mozammel Hossain, a five time elected lawmaker
from Bagerhat-4 constituency, was held at the South Plaza of Jatiya Sangsad
Bhaban.
Ministers, the deputy speaker, the chief whip, whips, parliament members
and the leaders of different political parties attended the janaza.
A munajat was also offered on the occasion, seeking eternal peace of the
departed soul.
Mozammel Hossain died in the early hours of today at Bangabandhu Sheikh
Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) Hospital in the capital at the age of 80.