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Cumilla, May 31, 2025: Colonel M Anwarul Azim, former Member of Parliament from Laksham-Monoharganj in Cumilla and a veteran leader of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), passed away (Inna Lillahi wa Inna Ilayhi Raji’un) in the early hours of Saturday, May 31, at Evercare Hospital in the capital. He leaves behind his wife, a son, a daughter, and numerous admirers and well-wishers.
According to family sources, the funeral prayers (janaza) for the deceased will be held at 10:30 AM at the New DOHS Central Mosque in Dhaka, at 12:00 PM in front of the BNP central office in Nayapaltan, after Asr prayers at Laksham Government Pilot High School ground, after Maghrib prayers at Monoharganj School and College ground, and after Isha prayers at his ancestral home in Sharifpur.
The passing of this popular politician has cast a shadow of grief over his constituency of Laksham-Monoharganj and the greater Cumilla region. On social media platforms like Facebook, leaders and activists of BNP and its affiliate organizations, along with people from all walks of life, are expressing their sorrow and sharing emotional tributes and memories of their beloved leader.
Colonel M Anwarul Azim was widely respected for his integrity, dedication, and commitment to public service throughout his political career. Local residents believe his death has left an irreplaceable void in the political landscape.
AI/MR
