The third namaz-e-janaza of Jatiya Party Chairman HM Ershad was held at the National Mosque Baitul Mukarram on Monday.
The janaza took place after Asr prayers with the participation of several thousand people from all walks of life, including politicians from different parties.
Before the janaza, Jatiya Party secretary general Moshiur Rahman Ranga read out a life sketch of former military ruler Ershad.
In a brief address, party acting chairman GM Quader recalled his brother’s various steps in favour
of Islam. “As a man, he might have made mistakes in his words and actions. I, on behalf of my brother, urge all to forgive him.”
He also requested all to pray for the eternal peace of Ershad’s departed soul.
Ershad’s body was taken to the national mosque premises from Jatiya Party’s Kakrail central around 5pm.
Earlier in the morning, his second was held under the tunnel of South Plaza of parliament.
President Abdul Hamid, ministers, members of parliament, senior political leaders from different political parties attended the janaza.
The President paid tributes to Ershad, also the Leader of the Opposition in Parliament, by placing a wreath on his coffin.
On behalf of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, her military secretary Major General Mia Mohammad Zainul Abedin paid homage to the Jatiya Party chief by placing a wreath at his coffin.
A wreath was also placed at Ershad’s coffin on behalf of Speaker Dr Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury.
Later, Deputy Speaker M Fazley Rabbi Mia and Chief Whip Noor-e-Alam Chowdhury paid homage to him.
On behalf of ruling Awami League, its senior leaders paid tributes to Ershad by placing a wreath at his coffin.
Deputy Opposition Leader and Jatiya Party Cochairman Begum Raushon Ershad and Jatiya Party Acting chairman GM Quader along with party senior leaders also paid homage to Ershad.
