Dr Mohd Serajul Islam, former director of the National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Programme and vice-president of the National Heart Foundation, died on December 14, aged 93, said a press release.

He is survived by his children -- Dr Rezwan Islam, Tanvir Islam and Nabila Islam -- their spouses, six grandchildren, and many relatives and well-wishers.

He was laid to rest following a namaz-e-janaza at Uttara Sector 4 Cemetery.

His father, the late Kismat Ali, was a prominent attorney, while his brothers, Amirul Islam and Nazrul Islam, were founding members of ABC Ltd.