Founder president of Tangail district BNP eminent freedom fighter Hamidul Haque Mohon. Photo : Collected

TANGAIL, Oct 21, 2025 (BSS) - Founder president of Tangail district BNP eminent freedom fighter Hamidul Haque Mohon was buried at local central graveyard here today with guard of honour  and deep respect from people of all   walks of life.

He died of a heart attack on Monday evening while returning to his Tangail residence after attending view-exchange meetings at Nagarpur-Deldular areas of the district.

He was 79.

He left behind his wife, two sons, three daughters, political comrades, friends, relatives and well-wishers to mourn his death. 

Earlier, a namaz-e-janaza of the elderly politician of the district was held at Bindu Basini Government Boys School ground after Zohr prayers, where hundreds of people irrespective of their political beliefs took part. 

Among others, Bangabir Kader Siddiqui Bir Uttam, BNP central vice president Advocate Abdus Salam Pintu, central publicity secretary Sultan Salauddin Tuku, BNP Chairperson’s adviser Lutfar Rahman Khan Azad, president of district BNP Hasanuzzaman Shaheen, its general secretary Advocate Forhad Iqban and Amir of Zila Jamaat Ahsan Habib Masud, attended the janaza.

Earlier, a smart contingent of police led by Tangail district administration gave a guard of honour.

Hamidul Haque Mohon was a close associate of legendary leader Moulana Abdul Hamid Khan Bhasani. He was an aspirant candidate of BNP for Tangail-6 (Nagarpur-Delduar) constituency.

He was also involved in various socio-cultural and welfare activities including working as the president of Tangail Citizens Rights Protection Committee and chief adviser of Tangail Journalists Union for long time. He was the brother-in-law of eminent language hero Abdul Matin.