The eminent lawyer Barrister Rafique, who had dealt with many high-profile cases during his legal career, breathed his last at a local hospital at about 8:30 am on Saturday (Oct 24) after suffering from old age complications at the age of 85.
He left behind his son Barrister Fahim-ul Haque. His wife died in 2011.
In a condolence message, BCB President Nazmul Hassan Papon, MP paid his tribute to Barrister Rafique-Ul Haque and said: “We are grief-stricken at the death of Barrister Rafique-Ul Haque. The BCB was privileged to receive his invaluable legal guidance and support on a number of important matters".
"He was a man of wisdom who had contributed vastly to the legal system and judiciary in Bangladesh" he further said
"I on behalf of the BCB extend our heartfelt condolences and sympathies to the family of Barrister Rafique-Ul Haque.” he added.