B Mirror Report: Prime Minister and BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman today expressed deep shock and sorrow over the passing of Dilara Hafiz, spouse of Jatiya Sangsad (JS) Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmad, Bir Bikram.

In a condolence message, the premier described the late Dilara Hafiz as a distinguished educationist and social worker. “With her death, the nation has lost a noble educationist,” he added.

Dilara Hafiz passed away at Singapore General Hospital at 1:29 pm (Singapore local time) today while undergoing treatment. She was 78 years old.

She is survived by her husband, a son, a daughter, grandchildren, and numerous relatives and admirers.

During her long and illustrious career, Dilara Hafiz played a pivotal role in expanding education in the country. She served as principal of Eden Mohila College and Government Shaheed Suhrawardy College at different times and also held the position of Director General of the Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education under the Ministry of Education.