Mariam Begum, mother of Mizan Shajahan – permanent member of Dhaka Reporters Unity (DRU) and Staff Reporter of ATN Bangla – passed away on Sunday night (30 November) at the age of 60 (Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un).
The janaza will be held today (Monday, 1 December) after Zohr prayers, followed by burial at the family graveyard.
She had been suffering from high blood pressure and diabetes for a long time. She breathed her last at her own residence in Ulania village under Mehendiganj upazila of Barishal district.
She is survived by her husband Master Abdul Khaleque, three sons, two daughters, grandchildren, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law and numerous relatives and admirers.
DRU President Abu Saleh Akon and General Secretary Mainul Hasan Sohel have expressed deep shock and sorrow at the demise of Mariam Begum. The DRU leaders prayed for the salvation of the departed soul and conveyed profound condolences to the bereaved family.
