Bhuiyan was an 'honest and sagacious politician'

Leaders of different political parties paying tributes to late Abdul Mannan Bhuiyan said he was a man of principle and dignity and a sagacious politician, reports UNB.

Ruling Awami League leader and Chief Whip Abdus Shahid said Mannan Bhuiyan was not only a good man but good politician and good parliamentarian.

He made the remarks after placing floral wreath at the coffin of Bhuiyan on behalf of the Leader of the House Sheikh Hasina and Speaker Abdul Hamid at the South Plaza of Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban after the first namaz-e-janaza of Bhuiyan.

BNP secretary general Khandaker Delwar Hossain after attending the janaza at Baitul Mokarram national mosque told reporters that Mannan Bhuiyan is now above everything on his journey to the afterworld. The nation will evaluate his politics.

BNP standing committee member Lt Gen (Retd) Mahbubur Rahman termed Bhuiyan as a politician with sagacity. His absence will create a political vacuum in the country.

MK Anwar MP, elderly leader and BNP standing committee member, said Bhuiyan was an honest and sincere politician with principle. He was a public leader.

Workers Party president Rashed Khan Menon MP said Bhuiyan was a progressive and democratic minded politician. The nation will recall him for his contribution.

JSD president Hasanul Huq Inu MP said Bhuiyan was a heroic freedom fighter and front ranking leader of progressive and anti-autocratic movements.