Ex-BGMEA vice president Sirajul Haque passes away

Md Sirajul Haque, former vice president of Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), passed away at a hospital in the capital on Thursday night.

He was 78.

Sirajul, also elder brother of the Industries and Trade Affairs Secretary of Awami League Md Siddiqur Rahman, breathed his last around 11pm.

He left behind his wife, three sons, two daughters, a host of relatives and well-wishers to mourn his death.

Prime Minister and AL President Sheikh Hasina expressed deep shock at the death.

In a condolence message, she prayed for eternal peace of the departed soul and conveyed deep sympathy to the bereaved family.

In another condolence message, Road Transport and Bridges Minister and AL General Secretary Obaidul Quader expressed sorrow at Sirajul's death.