Kushtia, Jan. 19 -- e-Islami Ameer Professor Abul Hashem died on Monday after falling ill while addressing a protest rally at Ektara More in the municipality.

The incident occurred around 4:30pm during a brief protest rally.

Kushtia city Jamaat Ameer Enamul Haque said the procession began at 3:30pm from the municipality square, organised by Sadar Upazila Jamaat to protest threats against Jamaat-nominated parliamentary candidate for Kushtia Sadar constituency, Mufti Amir Hamza.

The procession moved through the city and ended at Ektara More, where Professor Abul Hashem was giving a speech. He suddenly became unwell and was immediately taken to Dr Mannan Heart & General Hospital, where doctors declared him dead.

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