DHAKA, Jan 3, 2021 (BSS) – President M Abdul Hamid today expressed profound shock and sorrow at the death of Swadhinata Award and Ekushey Padak winning writer and novelist Rabeya Khatun, mother of noted media personality Faridur Reza Sagar.
In a condolence message, the President said, “Rabeya Khatun’s death is an irreparable loss to country’s literary arena.”
Recalling her contribution to promoting the Bengali literature, Abdul Hamid said she will always be remembered for her outstanding literary works.
Rabeya Khatun breathed her last today at the age of 85. She has written over 50 novels and more than 400 short stories. Her works include essays, novels, research, short stories, religious history and travelogues.
She was awarded Bangla Academy Literary Award in 1973, Ekushey Padak in 1993 and Independence Day Award in 2017.
The head of the state prayed for the eternal peace of departed soul of Rabeya Khatun and conveyed his deep sympathy to the bereaved family.