Former MP Ziauddin dies in China

By Unb, Dhaka
6 December 2005, 18:00 PM
Former MP and eminent industrialist AKM Ziauddin, who was in China on a business tour, passed away due to cardiac arrest at a hotel on Monday.

Foreign Minister M Morshed Khan, now in Jeddah, expressed deep sorrow at the death of Ziauddin, Advisor of Pacific Bangladesh Telecom Lt (CityCell).

In a condolence message, Morshed Khan termed Ziauddin as 'strong political leader' and recalled his contribution to the country's industrial sector.

He prayed for salvation of the departed soul and conveyed his sympathy to the members of the bereaved family.