Patuakhali-1 MP Shahjahan Mia passes away

Advocate Shahjahan Mia, member of parliament of Patuakhali-1 constituency and former state minister for religious affairs, passed away. He was 85.

He breathed his last at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) in the capital around 6am on Saturday, his son Advocate Arifuzzaman Rony told media.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Information and Broadcasting Minister and Awami League Joint General Secretary Dr Hasan Mahmud expressed profound shock and sorrow at the death of Shahjahan Mia. 

In a condolence message, the premier said Shahjahan Mia was a devoted leader of Bangladesh Awami League and he faithfully discharged various responsibilities of the party, including President of Patuakhali District unit Awami League. 

"At his death, the party lost a skilled politician and I lost a loyal political comrade," she said.

The premier prayed for the eternal peace of the departed soul and conveyed deep sympathy to the bereaved family.

Shahjahan Mia was elected MP from Patuakhali-1 constituency three times in 1996, 2008 and 2018. 

He served as the State Minister for Religious Affairs after being elected a member of parliament in 2008. He was also the former chairman of Patuakhali Municipality and former president of the District Bar Association.

Shahjahan Mia also served as the president of Patuakhali District Awami League. His family members are also involved in politics.