DHAKA, Mar 16, 2024 (BSS) - Jatiya Sangsad (JS) Speaker Dr Shirin Sharmin

Chaudhury today expressed deep shock and sorrow at the death of ruling Awami
League (AL) lawmaker from Jhenaidah-1 (Shailkupa) constituency and Jhenaidah
district AL President Abdul Hyee.

In a message of condolence, she prayed for eternal peace of the valiant
freedom fighter's departed soul and conveyed deep sympathy to the bereaved
family, said an official release.

According to family sources, Abdul Hyee breathed his last early this morning
at Bumrungrad Hospital in Thailand at the age of 71.

Hyee was born on May 1, 1952 in Mohammadpur village under Shailkupa Upazila
of Jhenaidah district.

He was the first person to hoist the national flag after independence in
Jhenaidah.

Abdul Hyee was the first elected Member of Parliament (MP) from Shailkupa
constituency in 2001. He was elected as a lawmaker five times from that seat.

In 2005, the valiant freedom fighter became president of the Jhenaidah
district AL. Hyee also served as the state minister for Fisheries and
Livestock Ministry from September 16, 2012 to November 21, 2013.