Maulana Akbar passes away
He was buried in the graveyard close to the shrine yesterday.
Earlier, his namaz-e-janaza was held at the MC College playground.
For all latest news, follow The Daily Star's Google News channel. Maulana Obaidul Haque, Khatib of Baitul Mukarram National Mosque, led the janaza.
Prior to the janaza, Maulana Obaidul Haque, Finance Minister M Saifur Rahman, AL presidium member AMA Muhit and city Mayor Badar Uddin Kamran briefly addressed the gathering.
He left behind his wife, a daughter and a host of students and admirers to mourn his death.
He served the Hajrat Shahjalal (RA) shrine mosque for 58 years.
Prime Minister Khaleda Zia and Awami League President Sheikh Hasina expressed their deep shock at the death of Maulana Akbar.
They also conveyed sympathy to the members of the bereaved family.
British High Commissioner Anwar Choudhury, Dewan Farid Gazi MP, Shafi Ahmed Chowdhury MP, and Maulana Shahinur Pasha Chowdhury MP also condoled the death.