Fisheries and Livestock Minister and Agriculture Minister Mohammad Aminur Rashid, along with State Minister for Fisheries and Livestock Sultan Salauddin Tuku, have expressed deep sorrow over the death of Barrister Jamir Uddin Sarkar, former Speaker of the National Parliament and a standing committee member of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP). Sarkar passed away early Friday morning at Bangladesh Specialized Hospital in Shyamoli, Dhaka, at the age of 94.

In their condolence message, the ministers described Jamir Uddin Sarkar as a veteran politician, skilled parliamentarian, and a wise leader who believed in democratic values. They noted that as Speaker of the National Parliament, he played a significant role in strengthening parliamentary democracy. His long political career was marked by dedication to the welfare of the nation and its people.

The ministers stated that with his passing, the country has lost an experienced and devoted political leader whose contributions will be remembered with respect.