Freedom fighter and chief coordinator of the investigation wing of the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) Mohammad Abdul Hannan Khan passed away on Sunday while undergoing treatment at Combined Military Hospital (CMH) in Dhaka. He was 78.
He was admitted to the CMH with various physical complications including brain stroke and heart problems, where he breathed his last around 12.45pm today.
Senior coordinator of the investigation agency M Sanaul Huq confirmed the matter to the media.
Hannan and all his family members tested positive for Covid-19 on Thursday. He was admitted to the hospital on the same day, Sanaul said.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today expressed profound shock and sorrow at the demise of Mohammad Abdul Hannan Khan.
In a message of condolence, the premier recalled with due honour that Abdul Hannan Khan performed his duty with utmost dedication and efficiency as the chief coordinator of the investigation wing in Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman murder case and the jail killing case.
Sheikh Hasina said that he also did his job with honesty and bravery as the chief coordinator of the investigation wing of the ICT.
The PM prayed for eternal peace of the departed soul and conveyed deep sympathy to the bereaved family.
