DHAKA, July 27, 2020 (BSS) – President M Abdul Hamid today expressed profound shock and sorrow at the death of Awami League lawmaker from Naogaon-6 constituency Md Israfil Alam, who passed away at a city hospital early this morning.
In a message of condolence, the President said he entered the political arena through the labour politics. He (Israfil) always spoke about the rights of hard-living common people in the Jatiya Sangsad (parliament), he added.
“At his (Israfil) death, the country lost a promising and dedicated political leader,” Abdul Hamid said.
Israfil Alam was also the joint secretary of Naogaon district unit ruling Awami League. He was elected parliament member from Nagaon-6 (Atri-Raninagar) constituency for three times.
The ruling party lawmaker breathed his last at 6:30 am today after suffering from diabetes and heart diseases at the age of 55.
He left behind his wife, one son, two daughters as well as a host of relatives and well-wishers to mourn his death.
The head of state prayed for eternal peace of the departed soul and conveyed deep sympathy to the bereaved family members.