Natore-4 MP Abdul Kuddus passes away

Abdul Kuddus, Awami League lawmaker of Natore-4 constituency, died at a hospital in Dhaka today. He was 77.

Kuddus, president of Natore district unit of AL, had been undergoing treatment at the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of United Hospital where he breathed his last at 7:22am, said Shariful Islam Ramjan, general secretary of Natore AL.

He left behind his wife, a son and a daughter, and a host of relatives to mourn his death.

Earlier on Saturday, the AL leader fell ill and was brought to Dhaka.

He had been suffering from old age complications including respiratory problems.

Kuddus, a freedom fighter, was elected MP of Natore-4 constituency five times.