Online desk : President M Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday expressed profound shock and sorrow at the death of National Professor Dr Jamilur Reza Choudhury.
In a condolence message, the head of the state prayed for eternal peace of the departed soul and conveyed deep sympathy to the bereaved family.
Meanwhile, in a condolence message, the Prime Minister said the Ekushay Padak recipient brilliant educationist has played very important role in the infrastructural development of the country, reports UNB.
She recalled the contribution of this talented personality, who led the experts’ panels of Bangabandhu Bridge, Padma Multipurpose Bridge, Dhaka Elevated Expressway, Karnaphuli Tunnel and many other ongoing development projects, with gratitude.
She prayed for the eternal salvation of the departed soul and expressed sympathy to the bereaved family.
A former adviser to the Caretaker Government, Prof Jamilur Reza died of heart attack in his city’s Dhanmondi residence at the age of 77.
He was the founding vice-chancellor (VC) of BRAC University and was also working as the VC of the University of Asia Pacific.Ekushey Padak Awardee, Prof Choudhury was a civil engineer who graduated from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET).
