Ex-MP Mannan passes away PM shocked
BSS
Professor Dr MA Mannan, a member of the Awami League advisory council and former parliament member, died of old age complications at Green Life Hospital in the capital yesterday, reports BSS.
Dr Mannan, also a renowned neurologist, breathed his last around 1.45 pm at the Green Life Hospital at Green Road in the capital at the age of 84.
He left behind two sons and a daughter as well as a host of relatives and well wishers to mourn his death.
Prof Mannan, also a language veteran, was elected an MP on Awami League ticket from Kishoreganj-2 (Katiadi-Pakundia) in 2001 and 2008. He was the founder of Bangladesh Tourism and Environment Society and Neurology Foundation. His body has been preserved at BIRDEM mortuary and he will be buried after the arrival of his two sons from abroad, family sources said. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina expressed deep shock at the death of Prof Mannan.
In a condolence message, the Prime Minister said the nation has lost a patriotic leader, while Bangladesh Awami League lost a tested and dedicated leader in his death.
