Dhaka, March 13 -- Eminent businessman and philanthropist Syed Manzur Elahi was laid to eternal rest at the Banani graveyard in Dhaka on Thursday.

He was buried beside his wife, Niloufer Manzur, following the second namaz-e-janaza after Zuhr prayers at Azad Masjid in Gulshan-2.

Distinguished individuals and people from all walks of life attended the funeral prayer.

The first namaz-e-janaza for the prominent businessman and chairman of Apex Group was held around 10:30 am on the East West University premises in the capital.

Earlier in the morning, his body was brought to the headquarters of Mutual Trust Bank PLC, where employees of the private bank and Apex Group paid their respects and bid him farewell.

The body of Syed Manzur Elahi w...