DHAKA, Dec 1, 2018 (BSS)-President M Abdul Hamid today mourned the death
of decorated Freedom Fighter Taramon Bibi, one of the two female liberation
war veterans in Bangladesh obtaining the prestigious gallantry award-‘Bir
Protik.
In a condolence message, the head of the state expressed deep shock and
sorrow at her death and recalled the role of Taramon Bibi in Bangladesh’s
Liberation War.
He said the nation and its freedom-loving people will always remember her
contribution with due respect.
The President prayed for eternal peace of the departed soul and conveyed
profound sympathy to the bereaved family members of the late freedom fighter.
Taramon Bibi breathed her last her at Madhdabpur residence of Char
Rajibpur upazila of Kurigram district early today at the age of 62.
She had been suffering from diabetics and lung problems for long.
Taramon Bibi was married to Abdul Majid. She left behind husband, a son,
one daughter and huge admirers to mourn her death.
Taramon Bibi took part in direct combat against the Pakistani military
during the Bangladesh War of Independence in 1971.