Prof Absar Uddin passes away
He left behind his wife, two sons, one daughter and a host of students, relatives and admirers to mourn his death.
Prof Absar was laid to rest at Mirpur Intellectual Martyred Graveyard after a namaz-e-janaza at Dhaka University Central Mosque after Johr prayers.
For all latest news, follow The Daily Star's Google News channel. His qulkhwani will be held at his residence at Road No-8/A, House No-71 at Dhanmondi in the city on May 19 after Asr prayers.
Prime Minister Khaleda Zia expressed deep shock at the death of Prof Absar.
In a condolence message, she prayed for eternal peace of the departed soul and conveyed sympathy to the members of the bereaved family.
Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr SMA Faiz, pro-vice-chancellor Prof Dr AFM Yusuf Haider and treasurer Prof Dr Syed Abul Kalam Azad also expressed their deep condolences at his death.
They conveyed sympathy to the members of the bereaved family and prayed for eternal peace of the departed soul.