4 May 2025, Sun

Barrister Abdur Razzaq passed away; Jamaat's Ameer and Secretary General express condolence

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami's Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman and Secretary General and former lawmaker Professor Mia Golam Porwar have jointly issued the following message of condolence on 4th April, 2025 expressing deep shock on the demise of former Central Executive Council member of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, party's former Assistant Secretary General l and senior lawyer of Bangladesh Supreme Court Barrister Abdur Razzaq.

In the joint condolence message, they said, “We express deep sorrow at the demise of former Central Executive Council member of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, former Assistant Secretary General of the party and senior lawyer of Bangladesh Supreme Court Barrister Abdur Razzaq. He performed every duty with great distinction. The example of professionalism, transparency and sense of responsibility that he set in his long career is rare. As far as we know, he never cared about anyone’s satisfaction or dissatisfaction to stand by the side of the truly oppressed. In many cases, he provided legal assistance by taking touch challenges on his shoulder. His fighting on behalf of the oppressed will be remembered in history. On behalf of the oppressed, we remember him with deep gratitude. In his demise, the nation lost a senior renowned lawyer, politician and guardian. In the current crisis of the nation, a patriotic and Islamist lawyer like him was greatly needed. In his demise, we express our deepest condolences. We feel the pain of losing our loved one. May Allah Almighty fill this void with His blessings.

We pray to the Almighty Allah, the Lord of the Worlds, to forgive his sins in life, accept his good deeds, and accept him as a guest in Paradise and grant him a high status. We express our deepest condolences to his bereaved family, relatives, and colleagues. May Allah Almighty grant us all the strength to bear this grief, Ameen.”