Dhaka:Former Deputy Minister and BNP leader Abdul Hai passed away last night at the age of 77. He died around 130 am while receiving treatment at a private hospital in Dhanmondi, Dhaka, as confirmed by family sources.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Abdul Hai was a notable political figure who served as a member of parliament five times. He held the position of Deputy Minister for the Ministry of Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives, and was a panel speaker in parliament. Additionally, he was the president of the Munshiganj district BNP and an adviser to the former Prime Minister, the late Begum Khaleda Zia.
Abdul Hai was born on January 5, 1949, in Hossendi village, Gazaria Upazila, Munshiganj. His political involvement began during his student years. He was first elected in 1973 as chairman of Panchasar Union Parishad. In 1978, he joined the BNP and was elected as a member of parliament for the first time in 1979. He subsequently won elections in 1991, twice in 1996, and again in 2001.