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PM mourns death of ex-MP Wazi Uddin Khan
DHAKA, Jan 31, 2020 (BSS) – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today expressed
deep shock and sorrow at the death of Wazi Uddin Khan, former member of
parliament (MP) and former president of Pabna district unit of Awami League
(AL).
In a condolence message, the Premier said Wazi Uddin Khan was the follower
of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s ideal until his
death. At his death, Awami League lost a devoted leader, she added.
Sheikh Hasina prayed for eternal peace of his departed soul and conveyed
profound sympathy to the bereaved family.
Jatiya Sangsad (JS) Speaker Dr Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury also expressed deep
shock at his death.
In a separate condolence message, the speaker said his contribution to the
Liberation War will ever be the recalled by the nation.
JS Deputy Speaker Md Fazle Rabbi Miah and Chief Whip Noor-e-Alam Chowdhury
also expressed profound shock at the death of Wazi Uddin Khan.
Awami League (AL) General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister
Obaidul Quader also mourned his death.
Wazi Uddin Khan, ex-MP of Pabna-3 constituency, passed away this morning at
his residence in Atua Housepara area in the Pabna city at the age of 84.
BSS/PR/KAK/SSS/1927 hrs