Published in: bdnews24.com, 30 Nov 2017

Just two years into the job, he brought in a lot of changes in this overpopulated and trouble-infested city.

Initially, he was known as a TV presenter to the people as he had a riveting presentation skill.

In his later years, his skills in business started to show.

He headed the apex trade body FBCCI after helming BGMEA.

He had gained the people’s confidence and support, but his life was cut short by a disease with which he fought for the around four months and lost on Thursday.

bdnews24.com looks back at part of his life and work as mayor in pictures.

On March 3, 2015, Annisul Huq filed his nomination papers as Dhaka North mayoral candidate of the Awami League.​

On March 3, 2015, Annisul Huq filed his nomination papers as Dhaka North mayoral candidate of the Awami League.​

With wife Rubana Huq by his side, Annisul announced his election manifesto promising to build a 'smart' Dhaka on Mar 11, 2015.

With wife Rubana Huq by his side, Annisul announced his election manifesto promising to build a ‘smart’ Dhaka on Mar 11, 2015.

Ahead of hitting the campaign trail, flanked by Awami League leaders, he placed a wreath at the Martyrs Intellectuals Memorial in Mirpur.​
Ahead of hitting the campaign trail, flanked by Awami League leaders, he placed a wreath at the Martyrs Intellectuals Memorial in Mirpur.​
Annisul Huq exhangespleasantries with the rival runner Jonaid Saki as they bumped ​into each other ​during the campaign.​
Annisul Huq exhangespleasantries with the rival runner Jonaid Saki as they bumped ​into each other ​during the campaign.​

​He ploughed through the city to reach every household during the campaign.
​He ploughed through the city to reach every household during the campaign.

Confident of a win, Annisul Huq casting his ballot at the Banani Biddyaniketan School centre on April 28, 2015.
Confident of a win, Annisul Huq casting his ballot at the Banani Biddyaniketan School centre on April 28, 2015.

He waves to crowds at the victory rally in Dhaka.
He waves to crowds at the victory rally in Dhaka.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina administering oath to him and others on May 6, 2015.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina administering oath to him and others on May 6, 2015.

Passing a busy first day at the Dhaka North Mayor's office in Gulshan.
Passing a busy first day at the Dhaka North Mayor’s office in Gulshan.

​He encouraged the city corporation workers by joining the cleanliness programme with a group of celebraties.
​He encouraged the city corporation workers by joining the cleanliness programme with a group of celebraties.

A goodbye that came too early: A glimpse of Annisul Huq's life as mayor in picture

“I am a businessman, but I am here to act like a gangster,” he told reporters at a Meet-the-Press event following a eviction drive four months after taking the mayoral office.

Planting a sapling as part of his 'Green Dhaka' campaign, a year into office.
Planting a sapling as part of his ‘Green Dhaka’ campaign, a year into office.

Mayor Annisul seeks to reassure the businessmen after the devastating fire at Gulshan-1 DNCC market in early January of 2017.
Mayor Annisul seeks to reassure the businessmen after the devastating fire at Gulshan-1 DNCC market in early January of 2017.

​Addressing a media briefing on chikungunya, a mosquito-borne disease affected the city dwellers earlier this year. His comment -

​Addressing a media briefing on chikungunya, a mosquito-borne disease affected the city dwellers earlier this year. His comment – “Can’t hang mosquito nets at someone else’s home.” – drew criticism.

​Addressing a meeting organised on his second anniversary as mayor, he urged the citizens to be at his side to build a 'different' Dhaka.
​Addressing a meeting organised on his second anniversary as mayor, he urged the citizens to be at his side to build a ‘different’ Dhaka.