UK AL Vice President Prof. Abul Hashem passes away in London
London Bureau
Professor Abul Hashem, Vice President and former General Secretary of the UK unit of Bangladesh Awami League, passed away while undergoing treatment at King's College Hospital in London late Thursday night at around 12:00 am (Inna Lillahi wa Inna Ilaihi Raji'un).
He was 86 years old at the time of his passing. He leaves behind his wife, two daughters, and a host of relatives, colleagues, and well-wishers.
In a joint statement, UK Awami League President Alhajj Jalal Uddin and General Secretary Syed Sajidur Rahman Faruk expressed profound shock and grief over the death of the veteran politician and community leader. They extended deep condolences to the bereaved family and requested everyone at home and abroad to pray for the eternal peace of his departed soul.
Expressing deep sadness, UK Awami League Wales Branch President Mohammad Makis Mansur and General Secretary Abdul Malik, alongside other executive leaders, also issued a condolence message conveying heartfelt sympathy to his family and praying for his salvation.
The family and organizational sources confirmed that details regarding the funeral prayers (Janazah) and burial arrangements will be announced in due course.
