Dhaka North City Corporation announced in a media statement that the mayor passed away at Wellington Hospital at 10:23pm BdST on Thursday. From a successful businessman and a well-known TV anchor, Annisul Huq became the first mayor of Dhaka North City Corporation. He was elected Dhaka North City Corporation mayor on a ruling Awami League ticket in 2015. Doctors had diagnosed Annisul Huq with cerebral vasculitis — an inflammation of the blood vessel wall involving the brain. Annisul Huq announcing his election manifesto with his wife Rubana Huq.

Source: bd News24 November 30, 2017 17:13 UTC