In a condolence message on Friday, he prayed for eternal peace of the departed soul and conveyed profound sympathy to the bereaved family.
Allama Shafi has passed away at Asgar Ali Hospital in the capital this evening. He is a veteran Qaumi Alem of the country holding the post of Muhtamim (Director General) of Al-Jamiatul Ahlia Darul Ulum Muinul Islam Hathazari Madrassah in Chattogram.
He had been suffering from old age complications as well as diabetes, high blood pressure and breathing difficulties for a long time.