Dhaka, Jan. 21 -- She passed away at a private hospital in Dhaka around 11 am on Monday, said Biplab Barua, the Awami League's office secretary.

The party's Deputy Office Secretary Sayem Khan later confirmed the matter to bdnews24.com.

President Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina expressed condolences over her death.

Ismat's namaz-e-janaza or funeral prayer will be held at the South Plaza of the parliament building after the Asr prayers on Monday, according to an official of the Ministry of Public Administration.

A decision on Ismat's final resting place will be taken after a discussion with her family, said Jashore District Awami League's President Shahidul Islam Milon.

Ismat was born on Dec 12, 1942 in Bogura. She passed ...