A cross section of people, including members of parliament, take part in the namaz-e-janaza of Dilara Hafiz, wife of Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmad, at South Plaza of the Jatiya Sangsad in the capital on Monday. — PID Namaz-e-janaza of Dilara Hafiz, wife of Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmad, was held at South Plaza of the Jatiya Sangsad (JS) in the capital on Monday, report agencies.
Hafez Qaari Mufti Md. Abu Raihan, Pesh Imam of the Parliament Secretariat Mosque, conducted the prayers.
Before the janaza, Deputy Speaker Barrister Kayser Kamal presented a brief biography of Dilara Hafiz.
Speaking on the occasion Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmad in an emotional choked voice recalled his 56-year conjugal life with Dilara, highlighting her contributions as a teacher and administrator.
He underlined the affection shown to both of them by former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia.
Chief Whip Nurul Islam Moni, Leader of the Opposition Dr. Shafiqur Rahman, LGRD Minister and BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, MP also spoke on the occasion.
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, representatives on behalf of the President, BNP leaders and government officials paid their last homage to Dilara Hafiz. After the janaza, a special prayers were offered seeking eternal peace for the departed soul.
Later, Dilara Hafiz was laid to eternal rest at the Banani Military Cemetery after the second janaza.
Cabinet members, senior BNP leaders, opposition leaders, senior officials of the JS Secretariat, cross section of people and a large number of people from Bhola-3 constituency attended the janaza.
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