Dhaka, March 26 -- People from all walks of life bid farewell to renowned cultural personality and president of Chhayanaut Dr Sanjida Khatun by placing wreaths on the coffin of deceased at the Chhayanaut Sangskriti Bhaban in the capital's Dhanmondi on Tuesday afternoon.

Her body was taken to Chhayanaut Sangskriti Bhaban around 12:30 pm for people to pay their last respects.

Representatives from various cultural organisations paid tributes to her by laying wreathes and signing Rabindra sangeet.

Sanjida Khatun passed away at Square Hospital in the capital on Tuesday at the age of 92.

Born on April 4, 1933, Sanjida Khatun came from a distinguished family. Her father, National Professor Kazi Motahar Hossain, was a renowned scholar, while ...