Ex-minister Mosharraf Hossain’s janaza held in Ctg amid tight security

Published : Thursday, 14 May, 2026 at 2:31 PM Count : 13

The namaz-e-janaza of former housing and public works minister Engineer Mosharraf Hossain was held at the premises of Jamiatul Falah National Mosque in Chattogram city this morning amid tight security.

People from all walks of life, including leaders of different political parties, professionals and well-wishers, attended the funeral prayers held at 11:00am.

Following the janaza, a special munajat was offered seeking eternal peace for the departed soul of the veteran politician. His body was later taken to his ancestral village for burial.

Witnesses said a section of the crowd briefly chanted the slogan “Joy Bangla” after the prayers concluded.

Mosharraf Hossain died yesterday at the age of 83 while undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Dhaka. His body was brought to the Jamiatul Falah premises this morning, drawing thousands of mourners.

Security was strengthened in and around the mosque area to prevent any untoward incident.

Despite the ongoing official ban on political activities of the Bangladesh Awami League, thousands of leaders, activists, local government representatives, and socio-cultural figures gathered to pay their last respects, recalling his political career and contributions to the development of greater Chattogram.

Among the prominent attendees was Shahadat Hossain, mayor of Chattogram City Corporation and a BNP leader.

Speaking on the occasion, Shahadat expressed deep shock at the veteran politician’s death on behalf of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, his party, and the city corporation.

“Former minister Mosharraf Hossain led a colourful political life. Throughout his career, he contributed significantly to the development of greater Chattogram,” Shahadat said.

“Though he hailed from Mirsharai, he worked tirelessly for the entire region. People will always remember him for his development initiatives,” he added.

Former CCC mayor Mahmudul Islam Chowdhury, former president of the Communist Party of Bangladesh Shah Alam, and Chattogram North District Awami League General Secretary Sheikh Ataur Rahman also spoke at the programme.

They recalled Mosharraf Hossain’s role in the 1971 Liberation War and his contribution to infrastructure development in Chattogram.

Speaking on behalf of the family, the former minister’s eldest son Sabedur Rahman sought prayers for his father and asked forgiveness from all.

“Today is a day of immense grief for our family. Our father was hospitalised for a long time. We tried our level best, but all efforts went in vain,” he said.

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