Tragedy struck on the eve of BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman’s long-awaited return to Bangladesh, as Khairuzzaman Alam Munshi, a prominent leader of the Lohagora Upazila Farmers’ League, passed away while travelling to the capital.
The 45-year-old Khairuzzaman suffered a fatal heart attack late on Wednesday night, 24 December, while part of a convoy of vehicles en route to Dhaka from Faridpur’s Bhanga Golchattar. Eyewitnesses report that he suddenly collapsed inside his vehicle, prompting immediate assistance from fellow party members. Despite rapid transportation to Bhanga Upazila Health Complex, the attending medical staff declared him dead on arrival.
Khairuzzaman Alam Munshi was the son of Cherak Ali Munshi and hailed from Dighalia village under Lohagora police jurisdiction in Narail district. He had been serving as the convener of the Lohagora Upazila Farmers’ League and was widely respected for his leadership and dedication to local agrarian communities.
According to sources within Bhanga Upazila BNP, the convoy had assembled at Bhanga Bus Stand as part of nationwide preparations to welcome Tarique Rahman back to Bangladesh after a 17-year absence. Leaders and activists from multiple districts had gathered to participate in the reception ceremonies planned in Dhaka. It was during this mobilisation that Khairuzzaman tragically succumbed to his heart attack.
News of the sudden death sent shockwaves through the Bhanga BNP office and its allied organisations, with members rushing to the hospital upon hearing the incident. The loss has cast a deep shadow over the local political community, particularly among grassroots activists who had long worked alongside him.
Summary of Incident:
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Name | Khairuzzaman Alam Munshi |
| Age | 45 |
| Position | Convener, Lohagora Upazila Farmers’ League |
| Place of Origin | Dighalia Village, Lohagora, Narail District |
| Date of Death | 24 December 2025 |
| Time of Death | Late night |
| Cause of Death | Heart attack |
| Location of Death | In convoy vehicle, Bhanga Golchattar, Faridpur |
| Hospital | Bhanga Upazila Health Complex |
| Occasion | En route to participate in Tarique Rahman’s reception in Dhaka |
The sudden passing of Khairuzzaman Alam Munshi has left a void in the local political landscape, and leaders across the region have expressed their condolences to his family and the wider Farmers’ League community. Plans for his funeral are expected to be announced shortly.