Dhaka: Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of noted educationist Professor Dilara Hafiz, wife of Major (Retd.) Hafiz Uddin Ahmad, speaker of the Jatiya Sangsad (JS). In a condolence message issued here today, the minister prayed for eternal peace of the departed soul and conveyed heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family. He described Dilara Hafiz as a dedicated educationist whose contributions to the country’s education sector are significant and enduring. “Her lifelong service will remain a source of inspiration for education enthusiasts across the nation,” the minister added.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Dilara Hafiz, a former Director General (DG) of the Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education (DSHE) and former Principal of Eden Mohila College, passed away today at the age of 78 while undergoing treatment at Singapore General Hospital.