The second namaz-e-janaza of former Bangladesh finance minister and Awami League advisory council member AMA Muhith, who died in the early hours of Saturday, was held at Dhaka University central mosque after Zuhr prayers on Saturday.
Earlier, his first namaz-e-janaza was held around 10.45am at Gulshan Azad Mosque in the city.
His body was taken to Central Shaheed Minar at 12:00pm noon so that people from all walks of life can pay homage.
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The body of Muhith is now being taken to Sylhet and he will be laid to rest on Sunday.
Muhith, an economist, diplomat, freedom fighter and language veteran, passed away at a city hospital at 12.56am, Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen, his brother, told UNB.
On 25 July 2021, Muhith tested positive for Covid-19 but recovered. In March this year, he was hospitalised as he became too weak.
He breathed his last at 12:56am on early hours of Saturday while receiving treatment at the United Hospital.
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In separate condolence messages, President Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina expressed deep shock and sorrow at the demise of AMA Muhith. They prayed for the eternal salvation of the departed soul and expressed sympathy to the bereaved family.
