Freedom fighter Momtaz Begum passes away
PM mourns
Monday, 18 May 2020
Prof Momtaz Begum, a member of the Bangladesh Constituent Assembly and the chairman of the Jatiya Mohila Sangstha, has died at the age of 74, report agencies.
Momtaz died at her home at Dhaka's Bhooter Goli around midnight on Saturday, Jatiya Mohila Sangstha Director GM Rafiqul Islam said.
Momtaz was one of seven women to be elected to the Constituent Assembly in the 1970 election. The former MP and freedom fighter also served as the general secretary of Bangladesh Mohila Awami League.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has expressed her profound grief and condolences over her death.
Jatiya Sangsad (JS) Speaker Dr Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury expressed deep shock and sorrow at the death of Professor Advocate Mamtaz Begum.