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Veteran community personality Alhaj Md Ashab Uddin passed away

A common face in Bengali media arena and community leader Alhaj Ashab Uddin passed away on 18th August at Royal London College Hospital in East London. He was 73.  He left behind his wife, two sons and two daughters, grandchildren and many well-wishers.

His Namaje-janaja was held at East London Mosque on 21 August after Johor Prayer.  He was buried at Sidcup Muslim Cemetery in Kent.

Alhaj Md Ashab Uddin was originally from Sriramshi village of Jagannathpur Upozila in Sylhet.

Alhaj Ashab Uddin was liked by all in the community.  He was closely connected with the Bengali media in London and paid regular visits to their offices. He used to write article on Lunar months and some other community issues.  He was renowned as the Lunar Researcher to the Bengali media.

His elder son Anwar Hossain requested everyone to pray his father incorporeal soul and thanked everyone for their sympathy and condolences.