Dhaka: Begum Amela Khanam, mother of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) KM Nurul Huda, passed away on Monday in Patuakhali. She was 90, reports the UNB.

Amela, who had long been suffering from old-age complications, died at noon at her Naomala village home in Bauphal upazila.

She is survived by three sons, eight daughters and a host of relatives to mourn her death.

Amela’s namaz-e-janaza will be held at Naomala village at 9am on Tuesday.

Meanwhile, the officials and employees of the Election Commission and its Secretariat expressed deep shock at her death.

In a condolence message, they prayed for the eternal peace of the departed soul of Amela.