Prime Minister Tarique Rahman attended the funeral prayer of former state minister for health and Munshiganj BNP convener Mizanur Rahman Sinha on Sunday at the South Plaza of the National Parliament Building. The prayer took place at 11:30 a.m., after which the prime minister paid his respects by placing a floral tribute on Sinha’s coffin. The Speaker, Deputy Speaker, cabinet members, and several lawmakers were also present at the ceremony.

Earlier, the prime minister expressed deep sorrow over Sinha’s death, recalling his contributions to national politics and the health sector. In a condolence message, he prayed for the departed soul and extended sympathy to the bereaved family and well-wishers.

Mizanur Rahman Sinha passed away early Saturday at the age of 82 while undergoing treatment at Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital in Singapore. His daughter Tasnim Sinha confirmed his death on social media, stating that he breathed his last at 2:47 a.m. Bangladesh time. Sinha had previously served as BNP’s central treasurer and was elected as a member of parliament from Munshiganj-2 in the 1996 and 2001 general elections.