BSS-55 Speaker mourns death of Suddhananda Mahathero

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Speaker mourns death of Suddhananda Mahathero

DHAKA, March 03, 2020 (BSS) – Jatiya Sangsad (JS) Speaker Dr Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury today expressed deep shock and sorrow at the death of Suddhananda Mahathero, foremost Buddhist religious leader and chief abbot of Kamalapur Dharmarajika Buddhist Mahabihar.

In a condolence message, the Speaker prayed for salvation of the departed soul and conveyed profound sympathy to the bereaved family.

In separate condolence messages, Deputy Speaker M Fazle Rabbi Miah and Chief Whip Noor-e-Alam Chowdhury also expressed shock at the death of Suddhananda Mahathero.

Suddhananda Mahathero passed away this morning while undergoing treatment at a hospital in the city at the age of 87.

He had been suffering from respiratory problem, diabetes and other old-age complications.

Suddhananda Mahathero received prestigious Ekushey Padak in 2012 for his contribution to social service.

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