Dhaka: Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has expressed deep shock and sorrow at the death of Md Jasim Uddin, a prominent leader of the Cumilla BNP unit and former student leader.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Md Jasim Uddin, who held various significant positions within the BNP, passed away yesterday afternoon while undergoing treatment at Evercare Hospital in the capital. He was 55. His roles included former president and general secretary of Cumilla South District Chhatra Dal, former vice-president of Cumilla Government College Students' Union, former general secretary of Cumilla City BNP, and former senior joint convener of Cumilla Metropolitan BNP.
In a condolence message, Mirza Fakhrul highlighted Jasim Uddin's unwavering belief in the ideals of BNP founder Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman and the Bangladeshi nationalist philosophy. Jasim Uddin was instrumental in strengthening the organizational structure of BNP in Cumilla city and the metropolitan area.
Mirza Fakhrul also commended Jasim Uddin's role in the democratic movement under the leadership of Begum Khaleda Zia and noted his reputation as an honest and modest individual who earned wide respect within the community. Recalling his contributions to student politics, Mirza Fakhrul described him as a shining figure during the golden era of Chhatra Dal in Cumilla South District.
He additionally mentioned Jasim Uddin's elder brother, the late Alauddin, who was also a significant leader of Chhatra Dal and Jubo Dal. The BNP leader expressed heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family members, relatives, and well-wishers of both Jasim Uddin and Alauddin, and prayed for the eternal peace of the departed souls.