Educationist Syed Manzoorul Islam suffers massive heart attack

Eminent educationist and writer Professor Emeritus Syed Manzoorul Islam has been admitted to Labaid Hospital in Dhaka after suffering a massive heart attack today.

Quoting physicians, his colleague Professor Fakhrul Alam told The Daily Star that Professor Syed Manzoorul received two stents after being diagnosed with a heart blockage. He is currently receiving treatment in the Coronary Care Unit (CCU) of the hospital.

He also said, "On Friday morning, after a massive heart attack, he was admitted to a private hospital. The doctors examined him in the emergency department and confirmed the heart attack. He then underwent surgery, and this morning, two rings [stents] were inserted to remove blockages. He is currently under observation. It can be said that his condition has improved."

A retired professor of the Department of English at Dhaka University, he later joined the University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB).

Among his notable works are Thaka Na Thakar Golpo, Kach Vanga Rater Golpo, Andhakar o Alo Dekhar Golpo, Adhkhana Manushyo, Dinratriguli, Ajgubi Rat, Tin Porber Jibon, and Nandantattwa.

Professor Syed Manzoorul Islam received the Bangla Academy Literary Award in 1996 and the Ekushey Padak in 2018, for his outstanding contributions to literature.