DHAKA, Oct 24, 2020 (BSS) – State Minister for Youth and Sports Mohammad Zahid Ahsan Russell MP expressed deep shock at the death of renowned lawyer and former attorney general Barrister Rafique-ul Huq, who died at a city hospital this morning at the age of 85.
Huq breathed his last at 8:30 am today while undergoing treatment at ICU in Ad-Deen Hospital in the city, said a Ministry of Youth and Sports press release today.
He had been suffering from anemia and other old age complications, the press release added.
The State Minister in a message sought forgiveness of the departed soul of Huq and extended heartfelt sympathy to the family members.
The State Minister said Barrister Rafique-ul Huq was an honest, fearless and skilled lawyer and due to his death a huge vacuum has been created in the country’s law arena.