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Rashid Suhrawardy passes away

PM mourns


February 10, 2019 00:00:00


LONDON, Feb 09 (BSS): Rashid Suhrawardy, the only son of the legendary political leader and former Prime Minister of erstwhile Pakistan, Huseyn Shaheed Suhrawardy, died at his London residence on February 7 last.

According to the police information, the cause of his death has not yet been known officially as he was found dead at his residence, Press Minister Ashequn Nabi Chowdhury of Bangladesh High Commission (London) informed in a release today.

The Bangladesh High Commission conveyed deep condolence to the bereaved family members and friends of late Rashid Suhrawardy, the release added.

His next of kin, family members and friends have been informed about his death.

The High Commission will be updating all concerned about his burial arrangement, the release added.

The mortal remains of late Rashid Suhrawardy are currently in a mortuary under custody of local authority.

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday expressed deep shock and sorrow at the death of Rashid Suhrawardy.

In a condolence message, the prime minister prayed for eternal peace of the departed soul and conveyed profound sympathy to the bereaved family.


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