Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury. File Photo

DHAKA, July 12, 2026 (BSS) - Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury today expressed deep shock and sorrow at the death of former Acting President, former Speaker, BNP Standing Committee Member and senior lawyer Barrister Jamiruddin Sircar 

In a message of condolence, the minister described Sircar as a shining star in the country's political and legal arena and a distinguished expert in constitutional law. 

He said late Barrister Sircar earned immense respect as a prominent member of the Supreme Court legal fraternity.

The finance minister recalled Sircar's contributions to the nation in various capacities, including as Speaker of the Jatiya Sangsad and Acting President of Bangladesh.

He also highlighted Sircar's historic role during the 1971 Liberation War, saying he played an important part in organizing Supreme Court lawyers in support of the country's independence movement.

Amir Khosru further noted that Sircar made significant contributions to national politics as a founding member of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and a member of the party's Standing Committee.

The minister prayed for the eternal peace of the departed soul and conveyed his deepest sympathy to the bereaved family members.

Barrister Jamiruddin Sircar breathed his last at a private hospital in the capital at 4:19 am today. He was 94.

Barrister Jamiruddin was born on December 1, 1931, in Nayabari village of Tentulia upazila of Panchagarh district.

He is survived by one daughter and two sons. His son Barrister Muhammad Nawshad Zamir was elected Member of Parliament from Panchagarh-1 constituency in the 13th Jatiya Sangsad election.