Prime Minister and BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman on Thursday attended the namaz-e-janaza of former deputy minister and five-time lawmaker Abdul Hai at the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban premises in the capital.

Joining the funeral prayers this afternoon, the Prime Minister laid a floral wreath upon the casket of the veteran politician to pay his solemn respects.

PM Tarique Rahman prayed for the eternal peace of the departed soul, while a special munajat was offered following the janaza, seeking divine forgiveness for the deceased.

The funeral was attended by prominent cabinet members and lawmakers, including LGRD and Cooperatives Minister Dr. Abdul Moyeen Khan, Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed, Social Welfare, Women and Children Affairs Minister AZM Zahid Hossain, Liberation War Affairs Minister Ahmed Aazam Khan, Deputy Speaker Kayser Kamal, State Minister for LGRD and Cooperatives Mir Shahe Alam, and Whip Mia Nur Uddin Ahmed Apu, alongside several other members of parliament.

Abdul Hai, who served as an adviser to the BNP chairman and previously headed the Munshiganj district BNP unit, passed away while undergoing medical treatment at a private clinical facility in the city’s Dhanmondi area at approximately 1:30 am on Thursday at the age of 77.

Over his distinguished political career, he was elected to parliament on five occasions—first securing a seat in 1979, followed by victories in 1991, twice during 1996, and again in 2001.

In addition to his legislative tenure, he held office as deputy minister for LGRD and Cooperatives and served as a panel speaker of the national parliament.