It is very sad this scholar passed away, I was in Bangladesh in Jul 2007, and whilst there from everyone I heard good word about this Shaykh people from different background always enquiring about his health, which amazed me, I really wanted to go an see the scholar but due to one reason or another never got round to it, my relatives who are related to him informed a great mass of people(estimated uver 800000) gathered for his funeral and came to pay last respect, The Village of Fultoli is overwhelmed with people grieving, I have been told Indian/Bangladesh border on that part of country letting anyone through as people coming from India too. I remember meeting him long time ago, then didnt know much about value of Islamic Scholars. May Allah reward him for all his best efforts, and grant him Firdous. It is also saddening to hear of other scholars passing away..make dua for the whole Ummah.