AMA Muhith laid to rest in Sylhet

Former Finance Minister Abul Maal Abdul Muhith, one of the organizers of Liberation War and Language Movement veteran, was laid to rest on Sunday at his family graveyard at the Deputy House in Rayanagar here as per his last desire.

He was buried next to the graves of his parents (Abu Ahmad Abdul Hafiz and Syeda Sahar Banu Chowdhury). The last janaza of AMA Muhith was held at 2.13 pm at the ground of Sylhet Government Alia Madrasah.

People from all strata including leaders of all political parties of Sylhet, representatives of socio-cultural and professional organizations, administration officials and employees took part in the janaza.

Dargah Hazrat Shahjalal (RA) Madrasa's Muhtamim Maulana Muhibul Haque Gachabari, a veteran Muhaddis of Sylhet, conducted the janaza.

Earlier, the body was taken to the Central Shaheed Minar in Sylhet at 12 noon, where people from all walks of life paid glowing tributes to Muhith by placing wreaths at his coffin.

There, a Guard of Honor was given to the former Finance Minister by a smart contingent of Sylhet Metropolitan Police.

Economist, diplomat, freedom fighter, former finance minister and ruling Awami League's advisory council member Abul Maal Abdul Muhith died at a hospital in the capital at around 12:56am on April 30 at the age of 88.

AMA Muhith was born on January 25, 1934 in Sylhet's Dhopadighirpar. Muhith was the third among 14 siblings of Abu Ahmad Abdul Hafiz and Syeda Sahar Banu Chowdhury.