The first namaz-e-janaza of veteran politician, former three-time Member of Parliament, and BNP Commerce Affairs Secretary Salauddin Ahmed was held on Wednesday morning (October 14, 2026) at 11:00 AM at the South Plaza of the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban.
Prime Minister and BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman attended the solemn funeral prayers alongside senior parliamentary officials, cabinet members, veteran freedom fighters, political colleagues, and thousands of admirers. Prayers were offered seeking eternal peace for the departed soul following brief commemorative speeches highlighting his long political career and contributions to parliamentary democracy.
Family and party sources confirmed a three-stage funeral schedule for the late leader, who passed away on Tuesday night at Evercare Hospital at the age of 72. Following the initial service at Parliament Bhaban, his casket was taken to the BNP Central Office in Naya Paltan at 1:30 PM for public tributes and a second janaza. The third and final janaza will take place at 3:00 PM at the historical Lal Masjid grounds in Shyampur-Kadamtali, followed by his burial beside his father's grave at Jurain Graveyard. Born on May 1, 1954, in Kadamtali, Salauddin Ahmed was elected to Parliament in 1991, 1996, and 2001 from Dhaka-4, served as Chairman of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Liberation War Affairs, and owned the daily newspaper Dainik Desh Janata. He is survived by three sons and a daughter.
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