Leader of the Opposition in Parliament and Ameer of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Dr Shafiqur Rahman and the National Citizen Party (NCP) on Sunday expressed deep sorrow at the death of former acting President, ex-Speaker and BNP Standing Committee member Barrister Jamiruddin Sircar.

In a condolence message, Shafiqur Rahman recalled the seasoned politician’s distinguished career, describing him as a renowned senior lawyer and a patriotic politician who discharged both his professional and political responsibilities with dedication and integrity.

Barrister Jamiruddin Sircar passes away

He said Jamiruddin Sircar earned respect across party lines during his tenure as Speaker of Parliament and remained sympathetic to victims of political repression, including senior Jamaat leaders, during what he described as the previous fascist regime.

According to Shafiqur Rahman, the late leader provided important legal and political advice on various occasions.

Highlighting Jamiruddin Sircar's generosity, he said he stood in court as one of the principal lawyers for Jamaat leaders in several legal battles and refused to accept any professional fees despite difficult circumstances.

The opposition leader prayed for the salvation of the departed soul and conveyed sympathy to the bereaved family, followers and colleagues.

In a separate statement, the NCP termed the death an irreparable loss to Bangladesh's political and legal arena and prayed that Allah grant him Jannatul Ferdous and give strength to his family and admirers to bear the loss.

Jamiruddin Sircar passed away at a city hospital in the early hours of Sunday at the age of 95.