Shafiqur mourns death of Zahid’s mother

Staff Reporter:

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer and Leader of the Opposition Dr Shafiqur Rahman on Wednesday expressed deep shock at the death of Begum Jebunnesa, mother of Social Welfare, and Women and Children Affairs Minister Dr AZM Zahid Hossain.
In a condolence message, he said Begum Jebunnesa made significant contributions to the nation as a teacher and was known for her virtuous and pious life. “With her demise, the nation has lost a noble woman,” he said.
The Jamaat Ameer prayed for the eternal peace of the departed soul and expressed sympathy to the be-reaved family.
Begum Jebunnesa breathed her last at a hospital in the capital early Wednesday. She was 83.