Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was overcome with grief when she went to see her classmate and long-time friend AN Mahfuza Khatun Baby Maudud for the last time at a hospital in the city.
Published : 25 Jul 2014, 07:52 PM
At the news of her death on Friday afternoon, the prime minister rushed to United Hospital in Gulshan. She spent some time beside the deceased and consoled the grieving family members.
While consoling Maudud's sons Rabiul Hasan Avi and Shafiul Hasan Dipto, she became overwhelmed herself. She assured them of her continued support.
Hasina's Special Assistant Mahbubul Haque Shakil told bdnews24.com that the prime minister was deeply grieved by the loss of her long-time friend.
Veteran journalist, writer, social worker, women rights activist and former MP Baby Maudud died after a long battle with cancer at the age of 66.
Before her London tour, Hasina had gone to the hospital to spend some time with Maudud.