DHAKA, Mar 28 (V7N) – Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has expressed deep shock and profound sorrow at the passing of Dilara Hafiz, the wife of Jatiya Sangsad Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmed. The 78-year-old passed away while undergoing advanced medical treatment in Singapore, following a prolonged period of illness.

Messages of Condolence

In a formal condolence message issued on Saturday, the Prime Minister remembered Dilara Hafiz for her grace and support to the Speaker throughout his distinguished career.

  • State & Party Grief: Prime Minister Tarique Rahman prayed for the eternal peace of the departed soul and extended his heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family, relatives, and well-wishers.

  • BNP Leadership: BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir and Deputy Speaker Barrister Kaiser Kamal also issued separate messages, expressing their grief and highlighting the loss to the community.

Final Rites and Funeral Schedule

The family and the Parliament Secretariat have coordinated the following schedule for her final rites:

  • Arrival: Her body is scheduled to arrive at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport from Singapore tomorrow, Sunday evening (March 29).

  • First Namaz-e-Janaza: The first funeral prayer will be held at the Jatiya Sangsad South Plaza on Monday, March 30, at 11:00 am.

  • Burial: Following the Janaza, she will be taken to the Cantonment Central Mosque for further prayers and will be laid to rest at the Banani Military Cemetery with full honors.

A Long Battle with Illness

Dilara Hafiz had been battling health complications for a significant period.

  • CMH Treatment: She was initially treated at the Combined Military Hospital (CMH) in Dhaka for several weeks.

  • Transfer to Singapore: On the afternoon of Eid-ul-Fitr, as her condition necessitated specialized care, she was flown to Singapore via a dedicated air ambulance.

She is survived by her husband, Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmed, a son, a daughter, and a wide circle of relatives and admirers. The Jatiya Sangsad has announced that the national flag will fly at half-mast on the day of her Janaza as a mark of respect.

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