Mohammad Nurul Amin Suruj, a freedom fighter, died from novel coronavirus at the Combined Military Hospital in Dhaka on June 11. He was 68, says a press release.

He left behind his wife, four daughters and a host of relatives to mourn him.

Amin retired from Bangladesh Ansar and VDP after serving with reputation.

He was admitted to the CMH on June 1.

He hailed from Mymensingh and was given a guard of honour on the Biseshwari Government Pilot High School premises in Ishwarganj of the district on June 12.

Later, he was buried at Muktijoddha graveyard in Ishwarganj following a namaz-e-janaza. During his funeral, a small number of people were present who maintained physical distance.