Bangkok:Dhaka The Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) has expressed deep sorrow and condolences over the passing of its former president Fazle R.M. Hasan, FCA. Hasan passed away while receiving treatment at a hospital in Bangkok, Thailand, on Wednesday at the age of 81.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, DCCI President Taskeen Ahmed and members of the chamber's Board of Directors expressed their deep condolences over Hasan's death in a press release.
Hasan served as the DCCI president in 2004 and as senior vice-president in 1996. He was a prominent industrial entrepreneur, holding the position of chief executive at North Bengal Cycle Industries Limited, Allied Enterprise, Chalantika Traders, Survey Research Associate, and Hasan Apartment. His business ventures included bicycle manufacturing and exports, housing construction, financial management, and consultancy. Notably, through the establishment of North Bengal Cycle Industries Limited, Hasan played a pioneering role in the development of Bangladesh's bicycle industry.
He is survived by his wife, two sons, and numerous well-wishers. His Namaz-e-Janaza is scheduled to take place after Zohr prayers on Saturday, October 31, at Gulshan Azad Mosque in the capital, followed by his burial at Banani Cemetery.