Abdur Rahim, also an organiser of the Liberation War, breathed his last at Ibrahim Cardiac Hospital in Dhaka around 11 am. President Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina expressed deep shock at his death. In a condolence message, the president said the nation had lost an eminent politician at his death. The president and the prime minister also prayed for the eternal peace of the departed soul and conveyed their profound sympathy to the bereaved family members. The prime minister also placed wreaths at his coffin after his namaz-e-janaza at Jatiya Sang-sad Bhaban after Asr prayers yesterday.

Source: Dhaka Tribune September 04, 2016 19:52 UTC