Former Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) A T M Shamsul Huda has passed away. He breathed his last at his residence in Gulshan in the capital at 9:00 am on Saturday. He was 83 years old at the time of his death.
A T M Shamsul Huda’s body is currently kept at the United Hospital in Dhaka. Family sources said that the funeral time will be decided when his daughter, who is currently living in the US, returns home. He is survived by his wife and a daughter.

A T M Shamsul Huda served as the Chief Election Commissioner of the Election Commission of Bangladesh from February 5, 2007, to February 5, 2012. During his tenure, he played a key role in maintaining the independence and effectiveness of the Election Commission during political crises.