Hosne Ara Hossain, mother of senior journalist Sumon Mahmud of Bdnews24.com, passed away on Tuesday after a long battle with various illnesses. Hosne Ara Hossain, a poet and literary figure, breathed her last at 5:55pm while undergoing treatment on life support at the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University Hospital in the capital. She left behind her husband ABM Mokbul Hossain, two sons Sumon Mahmud and Arif Hossain Tipu, and one daughter Farida Kaniz. Her son, Sumon Mahmud, said that Hosne Ara was admitted to Square Hospital on September 30, where she was placed on life support for an extended period. In the 1960s, despite facing various challenges, Hosne Ara became a prominent figure in her family, writing poetry and short stories focused on the country, society, and nature.
