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Vol. 5 Num 683 Mon. May 01, 2006  
   
Metropolitan


Prof Husna Banu passes away


Prof Dr Husna Banu, eminent educationist, writer, Rabindra Sangeet singer and former teacher of Home Economics College, passed away due to cardiac arrest yesterday at the age of 81.

She left behind her two daughters and host of relatives to mourn her death.

She was sister of late Fateh Lohani and Fazle Lohani and Dhaka University Vice-Chancellor Prof SMA Faiz is her son-in-law.

Her namaz-e-janaza was held at the Dhaka University central mosque after Asr prayers. She was laid to eternal rest at the Banani Graveyard.

BSS adds: President Iajuddin Ahmed expressed his deep shock at the death of Prof Husna Banu.

Iajuddin went to the resident of Dhaka University Vice-Chancellor Prof SMA Faiz to pay last respect to her.

He prayed for peace of the departed soul and conveyed sympathy to the members of the bereaved family.

Leader of the Opposition in parliament Sheikh Hasina also in a statement expressed her deep shock at the death of Prof Husna Banu.

Hasina, also Awami League President, prayed for salvation of her departed soul and conveyed sympathy to the members of the bereaved family.

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