, May 6 -- Begum Jebunnesa, mother of Social Welfare, Women and Children Affairs Minister Abu Zafar Md. Zahid Hossain, passed away at a hospital in the capital on Wednesday. She was 83.

Begum Jebunnesa breathed her last at a hospital in the capital early Wednesday.

BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman expressed deep shock and sorrow over the death of Begum Jebunnesa.

The BNP chairman also expressed deep sympathy to the bereaved family members over her demise.

In a message, he said, "She was a highly dedicated teacher who, through her talent and competence, educated numerous students-many of whom are now established in society and contributing to the nation. As an ideal mother as well, she raised her children with proper education and values. B...