Abdul Kuddus, Awami League lawmaker of Natore-4 constituency, died at a hospital in Dhaka today. He was 77.
Kuddus, president of Natore district unit of Awami League, had been undergoing treatment at the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of United Hospital where he breathed his last at 7:22 am, said Shariful Islam Ramjan, general secretary of Natore district Awami League.
He left behind his wife, a son and a daughter, and a host of relatives to mourn his death.
Earlier on Saturday, the Awami League leader fell ill and was brought to Dhaka.
He had been suffering from old age complications including respiratory problem.
Kuddus, a freedom fighter, was elected MP of Natore-4 constituency five times.