Chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Saturday expresses deep shock at the death of former president AQM Badruddoza Chowdhury, noting that he played a key role in democratic transition of the country in the 90s.
He said the nation has lost a distinguished public servant and a respected politician.
鈥業 pray for the departed soul. May Allah grant him a beautiful place in Jannatul Firdaus,鈥� the chief adviser said in a condolence message.
In the message, he recalled Badruddoza Chowdhury鈥檚 long and widely respected career as a physician and a public servant.
Badruddoza spread the message of well-being and sound health as an eminent doctor of the country. His Apnar Doctor programme at BTV was a must-watch show for millions of viewers, he said.
鈥楬e brought the same level of dedication when he joined politics. As five times member of parliament, he played a key role in democratic transition of the country in the 90s. His speeches in parliament were hailed by politicians of all persuasions,鈥� Professor Yunus said.
The chief adviser hoped his family members, relatives and friends would bear the loss. He has urged people to learn from his life and 鈥榙edicate themselves for the welfare of the people and democracy.鈥�
Former president and veteran politician Badruddoza Chowdhury passed away at a hospital in the capital on early Saturday. He was 94.
B Chowdhury, who was admitted to Uttara Women鈥檚 Medical College Hospital on Wednesday with lung infection, breathed his last at about 3:15am, said his daughter Shayla Chowdhury.
He is survived by his wife, two daughters, and a son.
B Chowdhury would be buried at his family graveyard at Majidpur Dayhata in Munshiganj on Sunday, said his press secretary Jahangir Alam.
His first namaz-e-janaza was held at Uttara Women鈥檚 Medical College and Hospital premises at 8:00am on Saturday. The second janaza was held at Baitul Atik Jame Mosque at Baridhara on Road 8 after Zuhr prayers.
The third one will be held at Munshiganj stadium at 10:00am on Sunday and the fourth one will be held at his village home Majidpur Dayhata after Zuhr prayers.
