Ex-MP Panna Kaiser passes away

Former lawmaker, eminent writer, researcher and intellectual Professor Panna Kaiser died at a hospital in the city on Friday morning, reports BSS.
She was 73.
"Professor Panna Kaiser died about 10am while undergoing treatment at the United Hospital in the city", confirmed by her family sources.
She left behind a daughter, a son and a host of relatives and admirers.
Panna Kaiser was the wife of martyred intellectual, writer, and politician Shahidullah Kaiser and mother of noted actress Shomi Kaiser.
Professor Panna was born on May 25 in 1950 at her village home at Payalgachha of Barura upazila under Cumilla district.
Panna Kaiser was a member of parliament of the women reserved seat of the ruling Awami League during 1996 to 2000.
Meanwhile, President Mohammed Shahabuddin and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday expressed deep shock and sorrow at the death of Panna Kaiser.
In a condolence message, the President said the nation will remember Panna Kaiser's contribution as a member of the martyred intellectual family in achieving the Independence of Bangladesh.
The President prayed for the eternal peace of the departed soul and conveyed profound sympathy to the bereaved family.
In a condolence message, the premier prayed for eternal peace of the departed soul and conveyed deep sympathy to the members of the bereaved family.