Professor Dr M Amanullah, former State Minister for Health and Family Welfare, passed away at a hospital on Thursday evening. He was 88.
The four times elected Member of Parliament from Mymensingh-11 constituency breathed his last at 6:00pm while undergoing treatment.
Amanullah, who was also the former president of the Asia Cardiac Association and the founder of Saira-Safayet School and College, is survived by his wife, a son and a daughter, as well as numerous relatives and admirers.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina expressed deep shock and sorrow at the death of Dr M Amanullah, president of Bhaluka Upazila Awami League.
In a condolence message, the premier prayed for eternal peace of the departed soul and conveyed deep sympathy to the bereaved family.
