Dhaka:Mohsina Ahmed, mother of The Daily Star's Diplomatic Correspondent Tasnim Mohsin and a former official of Bangladesh Krishi Bank, passed away in Dhaka on Wednesday. She was 69 years old and died at her Siddheswari residence in the evening.
According to United News of Bangladesh, Mohsina Ahmed was the wife of former Justice Syed Abu Kausar and had been suffering from age-related ailments for an extended period.
Her funeral prayer, known as namaz-e-janaza, is scheduled to be held after Zohr prayers on Thursday at the Baitus Sujud Mosque in Siddheswari. Following the prayers, she will be laid to rest at the Azimpur Graveyard.
The Diplomatic Correspondents Association, Bangladesh (DCAB), has expressed profound shock and sorrow at the passing of its member Tasnim Mohsin's mother. In a condolence message delivered on Wednesday night, DCAB President AKM Moinuddin and General Secretary Emrul Kayesh offered prayers for the eternal peace of the departed soul and extended their heartfelt sympathy to the grieving family.