Barrister Jamiruddin Sircar, former Acting President, former Speaker of the Jatiya Sangsad, and BNP Standing Committee member, was laid to rest at the Jatiya Sangsad premises this afternoon after his namaz-e-janaza. The janaza was held at the South Plaza of the Jatiya Sangsad following asr prayers and was attended by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and other dignitaries.
A Life of Service
Jamiruddin Sircar had a long and distinguished political career. He served as the Speaker of the Jatiya Sangsad and also as the Acting President of Bangladesh. His contributions to the nation's political landscape were significant, and his passing has been widely mourned across the country's political and parliamentary arena.
A Dignified Farewell
The funeral prayers were attended by a host of prominent figures, including Speaker of the Bangladesh Jatiya Sangsad Hafiz Uddin Ahmad, Bir Bikram, BNP Secretary General and Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, Deputy Speaker Barrister Kayser Kamal, Chief Whip Nurul Islam Moni, Leader of the Opposition Dr Md Shafiqur Rahman, cabinet members, leaders of different political parties, lawmakers, judges, lawyers, senior government officials, officers and employees of the Parliament Secretariat, admirers, and a large number of mourners.
Tributes and Floral Wreaths
Before the burial, tributes were paid to the late leader on behalf of the President by Military Secretary to the President ASM Bahauddin. Floral tributes were also placed by Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmed, Bir Bikram, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on behalf of the party, Deputy Speaker Barrister Kayser Kamal, the Chief Whip and other whips, and Parliament Secretary Barrister Golam Sarwar Bhuiyan on behalf of the Parliament Secretariat.
Prayers for Eternal Peace
Special prayers were offered seeking eternal peace for the departed soul following the tribute-paying ceremony. The event was marked by a solemn atmosphere, reflecting the high regard in which Sircar was held by his peers and the nation.
