Mohammad Nasim no more

Awami League presidium member and former Health Minister Mohammad Nasim is no more.

He breathed his last around 11.10am on Saturday at Bangladesh Specialised Hospital at Shyamoli in the city.

CEO of the hospital Dr. Al Imran Chowdhury confirmed the news to risingbd.

On June 1 last, Nasim was admitted to the hospital. Later at night, he was found coronavirus positive after testing sample.

He also suffered a stroke in the early hours of June 5 while being infected with the COVID-19.

The former minister underwent a surgery after his condition deteriorated following the stroke. Later, Nasim had been in a "deep coma" since June 5.

Nasim was the son of M Mansur Ali, one of the four national leaders killed in jail on Nov 3, 1975.

Nasim was acting as the convenor for the 14-party ruling alliance led by Awami League.

Born on April 2, 1948, Mohammed Nasim served as Minister of Health and Family Welfare and Minister of Home Affairs respectively during 2014–2019 and 1999–2001.

He is survived by wife, three sons, a host of relatives and admirers.



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