Mahbub Anam mourns death of Bangladesh-origin NASA scientist Rezaul Haque
Minister for Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology, and Science and Technology, Fakir Mahbub Anam -File photograph
DHAKA, May 15, 2026 (BSS) – Science and Technology Minister Faqir Mahbub Anam has expressed deep shock and sorrow on the death of Dr Rezaul Haque, a Bangladesh-origin distinguished scientist of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) within the United States.
Haque was a brother of former Posts and Telecommunications Minister and senior BNP chief late Barrister Aminul Haque, and uncle of Prime Minister’s Adviser on Post, Telecommunications and Information Technology and Science and Technology Rehan Asif Asad.
In a condolence message issued at present, the minister mentioned Haque, a distinguished son of Godagari Upazila of Rajshahi, was a proud face of Bangladesh within the worldwide enviornment.
His excellent contributions to science and analysis will stay a supply of inspiration for the nation, mentioned Mahbub, additionally the minister for put up, telecommunication and knowledge expertise.
“We have lost a talented scientist with his death,” he mentioned.
The minister prayed for the everlasting peace of the departed soul and conveyed his deepest sympathies to the bereaved members of the family.
Posts and Telecommunications Secretary Bilquis Jahan Rimi, Information and Communication Technology Division Secretary Quazi Anowar Hossain and Science and Technology Secretary Md Anwar Hossain additionally mourned his death.