Dhaka, Jan 8 (UNB) - President Abdul Hamid on Tuesday attended a dua and milad-mahfil seeking salvation of the departed soul of Syed Ashraful Islam, the former Awami League general secretary and public administration minister.
The programme, organised by family members, was held in the city's Officer's Club premises in the afternoon.
Syed Ashraf died of lung cancer at Bumrungrad International Hospital in Bangkok on Thursday at the age of 67.
His body was brought back home on Saturday evening. He was laid to rest at Banani Graveyard on Sunday following three namaz-e-janazas.
AL General Secretary Obaidul Quader, Education Minister Dipu Moni, Deputy Minister for Education Mohibul Hasan Chowdhury Nowfel, senior AL leaders and family members were present at the programme. Secretaries to Bangabhaban were also present.