Nur-e-Alam’s contribution in building Bangladesh will be remembered: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today expressed deep shock at the death of Nur-e-Alam Siddiqui, one of the organisers of the Liberation War, former Chhatra League president and also former lawmaker from Jhenidah-2 constituency.

In a condolence message, the prime minister said Nur-e-Alam Siddiqui, one of the leaders of the All-Party Chhatra Sangram Parishad, remained steadfast to the ideals of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and played an important role in the anti-Ayub movement, the six-point movement and the 1970 election.

The premier said he had served as an organiser of the Liberation War. "The contribution of this brave son of the nation in the establishment of independent Bangladesh will be remembered with reverence forever by the next generations," she said.

Sheikh Hasina prayed for the eternal salvation of the departed soul and expressed profound sympathy to the bereaved family members.

Nur-e-Alam Siddiqui, 82, passed away early today while undergoing treatment at United Hospital in Dhaka.