Kushtia District AL Joint Secretary Sheikh Mehdi is no more

BD Digest Report

Former President of Kushtia District Chhatra League and Joint General Secretary of District Awami League, Advocate Sheikh Hasan Mehedi is no more. (Inna Lillahi wa Inna Ilaihi Rajiun)

He passed away at around 8:30 pm on Wednesday (April 15) while undergoing treatment at Shyamoli Specialized Hospital in the capital. He was about 56 years old at the time of his death.

The late Sheikh Hasan Mehdi is survived by his wife, four brothers, and numerous relatives, colleagues, and well-wishers. His death has cast a shadow of grief over the political arena of Kushtia.

According to family sources, his funeral prayer will be held at Kushtia Central Eidgah after Zuhr on Thursday. He will be buried at the Kushtia Municipal Cemetery later.

Political colleagues said that Sheikh Hasan Mehdi was a very humble, soft-spoken and gentle leader. After rising from student politics, he fulfilled important responsibilities of the district Awami League and played an active role in party activities.

Various political organizations and individuals have expressed deep grief over his death in separate condolence messages. They have expressed their condolences to the bereaved family and prayed to Allah Almighty for the eternal peace of the deceased’s soul.