Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Barrister Jamir Uddin Sarkar, former Speaker of the National Parliament and member of the BNP Standing Committee. Sarkar passed away early Sunday while undergoing treatment at Bangladesh Specialized Hospital in Shyamoli, Dhaka. He was 94 years old at the time of his death.

In his condolence message, the minister said that Barrister Jamir Uddin Sarkar made significant contributions to the development of parliamentary democracy in Bangladesh. Throughout his long political career, he served with honesty, wisdom, and dedication in various important responsibilities. The minister described his death as an irreparable loss to the country’s political sphere and prayed for the salvation of his soul while extending sympathy to the bereaved family.

The report reiterated that Sarkar died early Sunday at the Bangladesh Specialized Hospital in Dhaka at the age of 94.