Professor Dr Md Abdul Quddus, a former teacher at the Department of Ophthalmology, Bangladesh Medical University (BMU), noted physician, freedom fighter and adviser to the BNP Chairman, died on Saturday afternoon while undergoing treatment at the National Institute of Neurosciences and Hospital in the capital. He was 76.

The BNP Media Cell member Sayrul Kabir Khan confirmed the matter.

He breathed his last at around 2:20 pm while receiving treatment at the hospital’s Intensive Care Unit (ICU), where he had been admitted for a long time.

The deceased is survived by his wife, one son, one daughter, grandchildren and a host of relatives and well-wishers to mourn his death.

According to family sources, the first namaz-e-janaza of the deceased will be held after Asr prayers in front of the BNP central office at Naya Paltan in the capital. Later, the second janaza will be held on Sunday (April 26) after Zohr prayers in his ancestral home at Gafargaon upazila of Mymensingh, followed by burial at the family graveyard.

Professor Dr Md Abdul Quddus was not only a physician but also a freedom fighter. In his professional career, he served as a former teacher of the Ophthalmology Department at BMU and also held the position of Deputy Superintendent.

In his political life, he was actively involved with BNP as an adviser to the party chairman and also served as the former president of Zia Parishad Central Committee.

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir expressed deep shock at his death and conveyed sympathy to the bereaved family. In separate condolence messages, BNP Standing Committee member and Minister for Social Welfare, Women and Children Affairs, Professor Dr. AZM Zahid Hossain, expressed deep shock and sorrow in a separate condolence message.

Besides, VC of the university Professor Dr FM Siddiqui also expressed sorrow, saying his contributions in both medical and political fields will be remembered with respect by the nation.