Former JP MP Bachchu dies

Former Jatiya Party MP and valiant freedom fighter Major (retd) Shamsul Huda Bachchu, who was locally known as Major Bachchu, died of cardiac arrest at his Index Plaza residence in the town this morning. He was 70.He left behind his wife, three daughters and a host of relatives and well-wishers to mourn his death.

His first Namaj-e-janaja was held on the premises of Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban followed by second janaja at Narsingdi court Eidga Ground with state honour after asar prayer.Leaders of different political parties, MPs, government officials and people from all walks of life attended his Namaj-e-Janaja.He was laid to rest at Narsingdi Gubtoli Madrasha graveyard after Asar prayer.(BSS)