Azad Hossain Khokon (52), a BNP activist acquitted in the assassination attempt case against Sheikh Hasina, passed away five days after his acquittal. Khokon had spent five years in prison before being released on bail on September 12 last year. He was acquitted on February 5 and died at his home in Ishwardi on February 11 at 10 PM. Family sources reported that he suffered a heart attack. Local sources confirmed that he was an accused in the attack on Sheikh Hasina’s train convoy. Following his death, the Pabna District BNP leadership expressed their condolences for the passing of their dedicated activist.