Ex-CEC Justice Abdur Rouf passes away

Published : Sunday, 9 February, 2025 at 11:43 AM Count : 684

Observer Online Report

Former chief election commissioner Justice Md Abdur Rouf passed away at a private hospital in the capital on Sunday morning at the age of 91.

His personal assistant Md Tawhid confirmed that Abdur Rouf, the former Appellate Division judge, breathed his last around 10AM while undergoing treatment at Insaf Barakah Kidney Hospital at Moghbazar.

"He had been seriously ill for the past two months and had been receiving treatment at the hospital. Due to a low heart rate, a pacemaker was implanted in his heart.'

"After completing necessary formalities in Dhaka, he will be laid to rest at his ancestral home in Mymensingh," Tawhid added.

Rouf served as the country's fifth chief election commissioner from December 25, 1990, to April 18, 1995.

Also read

Khaleda Zia’s passing leaves irreplaceable void, her legacy will live on: Modi

Tasnim Jara declares assets worth Tk 19 lakh, annual income Tk 7 lakh

Nation waves final goodbye to uncompromising leader Khaleda Zia

Conveyed Modi’s condolences to Tarique Rahman myself: Jaishankar

Dhaka International Trade Fair to begin on Saturday

Hasina responsible for Khaleda Zia's death: Nazrul

China hails Khaleda Zia's role in bilateral ties

17 NBR commissioners transferred in one go

Editor : Iqbal Sobhan Chowdhury

Published by the Editor on behalf of the Observer Ltd. from Globe Printers, 24/A, New Eskaton Road, Ramna, Dhaka.
Editorial, News and Commercial Offices : Aziz Bhaban (2nd floor), 93, Motijheel C/A, Dhaka-1000.
Phone: PABX- 41053001-06; Online: 41053014; Advertisement: 41053012.
E-mail: district@dailyobserverbd.com, news@dailyobserverbd.com, advertisement@dailyobserverbd.com, For Online Edition: mailobserverbd@gmail.com

🔝