DHAKA, May 6, 2023 (BSS) - Rahima Wadud, mother of Education Minister Dr Dipu Moni, died of old-age complications at her residence at Kalabagan in the city today. 

 She was 98.

Rahima, wife of Language Movement hero and Bangabandhu's close associate late MA Wadud, breathed her last at her residence in the city's Kalabagan area, education ministry's public relation officer MA Khayer told reporters. 

She left behind a son, one daughter and a host of relatives and admirers to mourn her death.

Awami League (AL) General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader today expressed profound shock and sorrow at the death of Rahima Wadud. 

 In a condolence message, he prayed for the eternal peace of the departed soul and conveyed deep sympathy to the bereaved family.