DHAKA, Oct 29, 2023 (BSS) - Former State Minister and 1971 Liberation War veteran Zinatunnesa Talukder of Rajshahi passed away at capital's Ever care Hospital this morning. Family sources said Zinatunnesa was suffering from acute heart and lungs diseases. Zinatunnesa served as the state minister for primary and mass education and then women and children affairs ministry during Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's 1996-2001 tenure in government. She was elected as Member of Parliament from reserved women's seat (Rajshahi-Chapainawabganj) in the 7th and 9th Parliament. Zinatunnesa took part in the Liberation War and in her illustrious carrier, she held important posts in Rajsahi Awami League both in city and district units.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha October 29, 2023 07:03 UTC