Eastland Insurance's founding director passes away

M Nurul Islam, one of the founding directors of Eastland Insurance Company Ltd, passed away in Chittagong on Saturday.

In a statement, the board of directors of the company and its employees expressed profound grief at the sad demise of Islam.

A founding director and former chairman of National Bank, Islam also held top positions at Eastern Fashion Ltd, Islam & Company Ltd, and Nishi Green Fields Ltd. 

He was the vice-president of the Chittagong Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and a senior member of Chittagong Club Ltd.

His Qulkhani will be held at the GEC Convention Centre in the port city tomorrow.