People of all walks of life have paid their last respects to former president Prof Dr AQM Badruddoza Chowdhury in Munshiganj.
Thousands of people attended the third namaz-e-janaza of the former president at Srinagar Upazila Stadium on Sunday.
At this time, B Chowdhury’s son Mahi Badruddoza Chowdhury, joint secretary general of Bikalpa Dhara Bangladesh, and former MP of Munshiganj-1 constituency, said there is no such thing as state honour. “No one can bestow honour except Allah.”
“I remember in 2004, when he (his father) left Bangabhaban, he said, 'Power is never permanent, but honour is a special gift from Allah.'” Mahi B Chowdhury quoted his father.
He added: "Those who are in good positions today, do not keep others running at your pace. Power is not permanent for anyone. Respect people and you will be respected in return. This is the lesson B Chowdhury taught. No matter who comes to power, our family, the family of B Chowdhury, has always been able to stand proudly on the soil of Bikrampur."
The former president's body is scheduled to be taken to his ancestral home. After the fourth funeral prayer, which will be held after Zuhr at his village home in Majidpur, Doyhata, he will be laid to rest in the family graveyard.
Early on Saturday morning, Bangladesh lost a towering figure, former president Prof Dr AQM Badruddoza Chowdhury.
He was 94 years old at the time of his passing, leaving behind a legacy of political and medical accomplishments that will be remembered for generations.
Born on October 11, 1930, in Comilla, Badruddoza Chowdhury had an illustrious career that spanned politics, healthcare, and the arts.
He was a distinguished physician, having graduated with top honors from Dhaka Medical College and receiving further medical training from prestigious institutions abroad, including Edinburgh.
His work as a physician earned him widespread recognition, but his career did not stop there.
In the late 1960s, Badruddoza Chowdhury became a household name as the presenter of the popular television show "Apnar Daktar" (Your Doctor), through which he provided medical advice to the public.
He also held leadership roles in international medical conferences on tuberculosis and chest diseases, representing Bangladesh on global platforms.
His deep commitment to healthcare led him to establish the Health and Welfare Trust, which was instrumental in founding Bangladesh's first women’s medical college.
However, it was his involvement in politics that truly cemented his place in Bangladesh’s history.
