Prime Minister Tarique Rahman attended the namaj-e-janaza of former acting President and former Speaker of the Jatiya Sangsad (JS) Barrister Muhammad Jamiruddin Sircar this afternoon. The funeral prayer was held at 5:40 pm at the South Plaza of the National Parliament. Following the prayer, the Prime Minister placed a floral wreath at the coffin of the deceased. The body of Jamiruddin Sircar was then taken to the designated area of the parliament premises for burial.
Political Leaders Gather to Pay Respects
Several prominent political figures gathered to pay their respects to the late Barrister Jamiruddin Sircar. JS Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmed, Deputy Speaker Barrister Kayser Kamal, Chief Whip Md. Nurul Islam, Leader of the Opposition in Parliament Shafiqur Rahman, and BNP Secretary General and Local Government Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir delivered speeches. They highlighted various contributions of Jamiruddin Sircar towards the country.
Family and Colleagues Remember the Departed
On behalf of the family, the eldest son of the deceased and Member of Parliament from Panchagarh-1 constituency Barrister Muhammad Nowshad Jamir spoke at the event. He sought prayers from everyone for the forgiveness and peace of his father's soul. Other notable attendees included Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed, Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury, Minister of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Iqbal Hasan Mahmud Tuku, BNP Standing Committee member Dr. Abdul Moyeen Khan, along with other Members of Parliament.
A Life of Service and Achievement
Barrister Jamiruddin Sircar was born on December 1, 1931, in the Nayabari village of Tetulia upazila in Panchagarh district. He passed away at a private hospital in the capital in the early hours of July 12, at the age of 94. Sircar obtained his MA and LLB degrees from Dhaka University. In 1961, he went to the United Kingdom for higher education and received a 'Barrister-at-Law' degree from Lincoln's Inn in London. Upon returning home, he joined the legal profession and established himself as a renowned expert in constitutional, civil, and criminal law at the Bangladesh Supreme Court. He served as the Speaker of the eighth National Parliament.
Significance and Legacy
The passing of Barrister Jamiruddin Sircar marks the end of an era for Bangladesh’s political and legal landscape. His contributions as a constitutional expert, Speaker of the National Parliament, and acting President have left a lasting impact on the nation. His funeral was a moment of national mourning, bringing together leaders from across the political spectrum to honor his legacy.
