PM mourns death of language movement hero Takiullah

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has expressed deep shock at the death of Muhammad Takiullah, a Language Movement veteran and the son of legendary linguist Dr Muhammad Shahidullah. In a condolence message, the prime minister, with profound respect, recalled the contributions of Takiullah to the great Language Movement. She prayed for the eternal peace of the departed soul and conveyed profound sympathy to the bereaved family members. Takiullah, 91, breathed his last at Square Hospital in Dhaka Thursday morning, said family sources adding he had been suffering from lung infection. He left behind a son, a daughter and wife and a host of relatives and admirers to mourn his death.