The New Nation - Internet Edition

UNB, Dhaka

Former minister and BNP leader Emran Ali Sarker died of old age ailment at his residence in Rajshahi district on Wednesday. He was 97.

Sarker left behind his wife, five sons, five daughters and a host of relatives and well-wishers to mourn his death.

Emran Ali Sarker was the Relief and Rehabilitation minister during the BNP regime in 1979. BNP Secretary General Khandaker Delwar Hossain condoled the death of the late politician.

In a condolence message, Delwar prayed for the salvation of the departed soul and conveyed sympathy to the bereaved family members.