Bangladesh’s First Female Chief Engineer Khaleda Ahsan Passes Away

Last Updated on December 31, 2024 7:52 pm

Dhaka, Bangladesh — December 27, 2024 – Khaleda Ahsan, the first female chief engineer of Bangladesh and a prominent figure in the country’s Public Health Engineering Department, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2024, at 12:30 AM. She succumbed to a prolonged illness related to cancer. Inna lillahi wa inna ilaihi rajiun.

Khaleda Ahsan’s passing has left a deep sense of loss among her family, friends, colleagues, and countless admirers. She was widely respected not only for her professional achievements but also for breaking gender barriers in a male-dominated field. Her trailblazing role as the first female chief engineer of the Public Health Engineering Department in Bangladesh served as an inspiration to generations of women aspiring to make their mark in engineering and public service.

Born to the renowned lawyer, the late Mezbahuddin, Khaleda Ahsan was always encouraged to pursue her passions and contribute to the development of society. Despite facing significant challenges throughout her career, she became a role model for perseverance and dedication.

Her family, including her only daughter, mourns the loss of a woman who made significant contributions to the development of Bangladesh’s infrastructure and public health sectors. The national engineering community, along with those who knew her personally, has expressed their heartfelt condolences and tributes.

The funeral took place on Friday afternoon at Banani Cemetery after the Jumma prayers at Banani Jame Mosque. Friends, family, and well-wishers gathered to pay their final respects to the pioneering engineer whose legacy will live on in the country’s engineering history.

As the nation mourns her death, many have prayed for her eternal peace and strength for her grieving family during this difficult time.