Prime Minister Tarique Rahman attended a prayer gathering held for the late Dilara Hafiz, wife of National Parliament Speaker Major (Retd.) Hafiz Uddin Ahmed Bir Bikrom. The prayer took place after Maghrib prayers on Saturday, April 5, at the mosque inside the National Parliament complex in Dhaka.

Dilara Hafiz had passed away earlier in Singapore while undergoing medical treatment. According to the report, she died at 1:29 p.m. local time on Saturday at Singapore General Hospital at the age of 78. She is survived by her husband, one son, one daughter, grandchildren, and numerous admirers.

The event was organized to pray for the salvation of her soul, reflecting respect and remembrance for the Speaker’s late spouse.