Ex-MP Dabirul Islam laid to rest

Seven-time former Member of Parliament (MP) for Thakurgaon-2 constituency, freedom fighter and ex-president of the district Awami League Md Dabirul Islam has been laid to rest at his family graveyard following his funeral prayer.

His namaz-e-janaza was held on Saturday afternoon at the Shahid Akbar Ali Science and Technology College ground in Baliadangi upazila after he was accorded a state honour.

Thousands of people from across the district gathered in Baliadangi to pay their final respects to the veteran politician, creating a solemn and emotional atmosphere.

Senior government officials, political leaders from various parties, freedom fighters, public representatives and cultural activists attended the funeral.

Prior to the burial, he was given a guard of honour by local administration officials.

His son, former MP Md Mazharul Islam Sujon, was released on parole from Dinajpur jail for seven hours to attend the funeral. Visibly emotional, he wept beside his father’s body as mourners also expressed grief.

                                             Photo: Daily Sun

Earlier, Dabirul Islam passed away on Thursday evening at a private hospital in Dhaka at the age of 80, leaving behind his family and a large number of well-wishers.

Dabirul Islam, born 29 September in 1948 in Barobari village, was elected seven consecutive times from Thakurgaon-2 and served in several parliamentary standing committees. He was widely recognised for his contributions to education, infrastructure and local development.

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Seven-time MP Dabirul Islam dies