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DHAKA, Jan 21, 2026 (BSS) - Former adviser to the caretaker government M. Hafizuddin Khan passed away this evening at his residence in Uttara in the capital, due to old age complications.

His cousin Liaquat Ali confirmed.

M. Hafiz Uddin Khan was born on June 9, 1936. He was 89. He is survived by his wife, two daughters and a large number of relatives, colleagues and admirers.

During his career, Hafizuddin Khan served as Secretary of the Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology. In 2001, he was appointed adviser to the caretaker government, where he oversaw several key ministries, including finance and planning.

He also served as President of the Central Executive Committee of Citizens for Good Governance (SUJAN) and served as Chairman of Transparency International Bangladesh.

In addition, he held positions as Director of BASIC Bank Limited and Rupali Bank Limited, and later served as Chairman of Agrani Bank.

In 1996, Hafizuddin Khan was appointed as the sixth Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of Bangladesh. After completing a long government career spanning 35 years, he retired from public service on August 7, 1999.

Following his retirement, he lived with his wife at their residence in Uttara.

His cousin Liaquat Ali said that Hafizuddin Khan's body is currently at his Uttara home. A decision regarding the funeral prayers (janaza) will be taken after the arrival of his two daughters and their families from Canada.

He also confirmed that Hafizuddin Khan will be laid to rest at his ancestral village home in Rahmatganj graveyard in Sirajganj district.