Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Wednesday expressed deep shock at the death of Nur-E-Alam Siddiqui, one of the organizers of the Liberation War, former president of Chhatra League and also former lawmaker from Jhenaidah-2 constituency.
In a condolence message, she said Nur-E-Alam Siddiqui, one of the leaders of the All-Party Chhatra Sangram Parishad, remained steadfast to the ideals of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and played an important role in the anti-Ayub movement, the six-point movement and the 1970 election.
The premier said he had served as an organiser of the Liberation War. “The contribution of this brave son of the nation in the establishment of independent Bangladesh will be remembered with reverence forever by the next generations,” she said.
Sheikh Hasina prayed for the eternal salvation of the departed soul and expressed profound sympathy to the bereaved family members.
Nur-E-Alam Siddiqui, 82, passed away early today while undergoing treatment at United Hospital in the city.
Condolences pour in
Ministers, state ministers and several leaders shared condolences at the death of Nur-e-Alam Siddique.
In separate condolence messages, the 14-party alliance coordinator and spokesperson Amir Hossain Amu, Liberation War Affairs Minister AKM Mozammel Haque, Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Anisul Huq, Local Government and Rural Development (LGRD) Minister Md Tajul Islam, Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Md Shahab Uddin, Science and Technology Minister Architect Yeafesh Osman.
Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment Minister Imran Ahmad, State Minister for Women and Children Affairs Fazilatun Nessa Indira, State Minister for Shipping Khalid Mahmud Chowdhury and State Minister for Housing and Public Works Md Sharif Ahmed expressed deep shock and sorrow at his death.
