BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has expressed deep sorrow and condolences over the passing of SUF Mukarrema Reza, mother-in-law of the late Arafat Rahman Koko — the younger son of BNP chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia.
In a condolence message on Sunday morning, Tarique Rahman said, "Like her grieving family, I am also deeply saddened by the death of SUF Mukarrema Reza. As a loving mother, she raised her children to be well-educated and capable individuals through immense affection and tireless effort. She was also widely respected in her community as a pious and compassionate woman."
"I pray to the Almighty to grant strength to her bereaved family to endure this loss," he added.
Tarique Rahman further said, "I pray for the forgiveness of SUF Mukarrema Reza’s departed soul and extend my heartfelt sympathy to her grieving family members, relatives, and well-wishers."
Mukarrema Reza passed away at 3:45 am on Sunday while undergoing treatment at Evercare Hospital in the capital. She was 71 years old.
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