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Butterfly Group founder Mannan passes away

Staff Correspondent
09 Jun 2021 18:58:05 | Update: 09 Jun 2021 19:00:07
Butterfly Group founder Mannan passes away
MA Mannan. File photo

MA Mannan, founder and chairman of Butterfly Group, died on Wednesday. He was 78.

He breathed his last breath at 4:00am, said a press release.

Mannan was more than a businessman, he was known for his inspiring persona, his social activism and as a trailblazer in his field. He is one of the pioneers responsible for the monumental growth of the electronic industry in Bangladesh.

His first namaz-e-janaza was held at Azad Mosque in Gulshan 2 and the second namaz-e-janaza was held in his hometown Sreepur, Gazipur on Wednesday, the release read.

His legacy lives on in his wife, two sons, a daughter and countless well-wishers.

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