PM mourns death of Namita Ghosh

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday expressed profound shock and sorrow at the death of Namita Ghosh, the first female voice artiste of Swadhin Bangla Betar Kendra. In a condolence message, the premier prayed for eternal peace of the departed soul and conveyed deep sympathy to the bereaved family.

Namita breathed her last on Friday night at a city hospital at the age of 63. She left behind three brothers, two sisters and a host of relatives and admirers to mourn her death. A Guard of Honour was accorded to her today on Shani Mandir premises at Shakhari Bazar in the city. Later, ruling Awami League (AL) paid homage to Namita by placing a wreath on her coffin.