Press Release
27 October, 2026, 11:45 am
Last modified: 27 October, 2026, 11:51 am
Nuclear Power Plant Company Bangladesh Ltd (NPCBL) has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Abdur Rashid Khan, managing director of Power Grid Bangladesh PLC and a member of its board of directors.
Abdur Rashid died at around 12:10pm on 26 October, 2026, while undergoing treatment following a heart attack, according to a press release.
The company's board, officers and employees expressed grief over his death, describing him as an experienced engineer, grid specialist and respected figure in the country's power sector.
They paid tribute to his contributions to the development of the power sector, grid management and the activities of NPCBL, which operates the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant.
The board and employees prayed for the eternal peace of his soul and extended their condolences to his family, relatives and colleagues. They also prayed that Allah grant him Jannatul Ferdous and give his family strength and patience to bear the loss.