Dilara Hafiz, spouse of Speaker of the Jatiya Sangsad  Hafiz Uddin Ahmad, Bir Bikram. Photo: Collected

DHAKA, Mar 30, 2026 (BSS)- Namaz-e-Janaza of Dilara Hafiz, spouse of Speaker of the Jatiya Sangsad  Hafiz Uddin Ahmad, Bir Bikram, was held at South Plaza of the JS here today.

Hafez Qaari Mufti Md. Abu Raihan, Pesh Imam of the Parliament Secretariat Mosque conducted the prayers.

Before the janaza Deputy Speaker Barrister Kayser Kamal presented a brief biography of the late Dilara Hafiz.

Speaking on the occasion Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmad in an emotional choked voice recalled his 56-year conjugal life with Dilara, highlighting her contributions as a teacher and administrator.

He underlined the affection shown to both of them by former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia.

Chief Whip Nurul Islam Moni, Leader of the Opposition Dr. Shafiqur Rahman, LGRD minister and BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, MP also spoke on the occasion.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, representatives on behalf of the President, BNP leaders and government officials paid their last homage to Dilara Hafiz after the janaza  Special prayers were offered seeking eternal peace for the departed soul.

Later, Dilara Hafiz was laid to eternal rest at the Banani Military Cemetery after the second janaza.

Cabinet members, senior BNP leaders, opposition leaders, senior officials of the JS Secretariat, cross section of people and a large number of people from Bhola-3 constituency attended the janaza.

Former Director General of the Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education (DSHE) and Principal of the Eden Mohila College died in Singapore on March 28 while undergoing treatment.