Dhaka: BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman today expressed deep shock at the death of BNP Acting Chairman's Human Rights Affairs Adviser Barrister Abu Sayem's father, Md. Mofiz Ullah. In a condolence message, Tarique Rahman prayed for the salvation of the departed soul and extended his sympathy to the bereaved family members.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Mofiz Ullah passed away at 9:00 am at United Hospital in Dhaka, where he was undergoing treatment. He was 81 years old at the time of his death. He had been suffering from complications related to old age and heart disease and had been receiving treatment at United Hospital for the past few days. He is survived by his wife, one son, two daughters, and numerous well-wishers.
The BNP Media Cell also expressed grief and offered condolences to the bereaved family in a separate condolence message. In the message, Professor Dr. Moudud Hossain Alamgir Pavel, Convener of the BNP Media Cell, and Shaheeduddin Chowdhury Annie, Member Secretary, remarked on Md. Mofiz Ullah's character, noting his honesty, love of education, and humanitarian spirit. They prayed for him to be granted Jannatul Firdaus and wished for strength for the grieving family.
Md. Mofiz Ullah was a former District Primary Education Officer. His ancestral home is in Lakshminarayanpur village of Noakhali Sadar Upazila. He was known as a dedicated social worker and patron of education.