Quader mourns death of writer, novelist Rabeya Khatun

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DHAKA, Jan 3, 2021 (BSS) – Awami League General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader today expressed profound shock and sorrow at the death of Swadhinata Padak and Ekushey Padak winning writer and novelist Rabeya Khatun.

In a condolence message, he prayed for the eternal peace of the departed soul and conveyed deep sympathy to the bereaved family.

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.