Dhaka, July 22, (V7N) – The funeral parade and namaz-e-janaza of Flight Lieutenant Taukir Islam Sagar, who died in the tragic plane crash at Milestone School and College in Uttara, were held today in Kurmitola, Dhaka.

The ceremony took place at 12:30 pm on Tuesday (July 22), attended by Home Affairs Advisor Md. Jahangir Alam, Army Chief General Waqar-uz-Zaman, Navy Chief, Air Chief Marshal, and family members of the deceased.

Following the funeral rites, tributes were paid by representatives of the three services, with numerous Air Force colleagues participating in the solemn ceremony.

Taukir’s relatives offered prayers for his departed soul. After the ceremony in Dhaka, the Air Force members transported his body to Rajshahi. A second namaz-e-janaza will be held at Sapura Eidgah ground in Rajshahi, after which he will be laid to rest at Sapura Graveyard.

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