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DU VC condoles death of Fazle Hasan Abed
DHAKA, Dec 21, 2019, (BSS) – Dhaka University Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr.
Md. Akhtaruzzaman today expressed deep shock and sorrow at the death of BRAC
founder and chairmen emeritus Sir Fazle Hasan Abed.
In a condolence message, he said Abed has great contribution to socio-
economic development in Bangladesh as well as other parts of the world
through his internationally reputed NGO, BRAC.
“He would be remembered for his outstanding humanitarian works in
alleviating poverty across the country in the days to come”, DU VC said.
Prof. Akhtaruzzaman prayed for eternal peace of the departed soul and
conveyed profound sympathy to the bereaved family.
Sir Fazle Hasan Abed died of a brain tumor at a hospital in the city on
Friday night at the age of 83.
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