Ex-lawmaker Shamsul Haque dies of coronavirus

Former Jatiya Party (Ershad) lawmaker Shamsul Haque Talukder Chhanu has died of coronavirus at a city hospital. He was 75.

He died at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) Hospital on Sunday night.

Shamsul Haque left behind his wife, one son, two daughters and a host of relatives and well-wishers to mourn his death.

The former MP was admitted to Specialised Hospital in Shamoly on September 2 with coronavirus infection.

He was shifted to the BSMMU on September 19 following deterioration of his condition.

Shamsul Haque had also been elected Bhuapur Upazila Parishad Chairman twice.