On Sunday, the body of Syed Ashraf was taken to South Plaza of the parliament building at 10am for his Namaj-e-Janaza or funeral prayers after his mortal remains were flown back to Bangladesh on Saturday evening. President Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina placed floral wreaths on his coffin, which was draped with the national flag and the Awami League flag. His political rivals also paid tribute to Syed Ashraf, who had distinguished himself by his honesty, integrity and political tolerance. Syed Ashraf, who was a freedom fighter in the Liberation War, was given a guard of honour on behalf of the Dhaka district administration after the prayers. Later, the remains were flown to Kishoreganj where another Namaj-e-Janaza was held at 12pm.

Source: bd News24 January 06, 2019 15:11 UTC