Prof. Sitara Pervin -- a tribute
Prof. Sitara Pervin didn't strike to me as a Professor of Dhaka University at the first visit. She was referred and brought to the Dermatology department, Dhaka Community Hospital by her friend and classmate, Sharmin, our colleague. Dr. Sitara Pervin waited in the lounge and entered the room when her turn came. She didn't burst into the room as would have been expected from a daughter of a President. She developed some dermatological problems. She didn't volunteer to disclose her 'other identity'. As I leafed through her blood reports I could find out her 'other identity'. I told her that 'you didn't tell me, you are President Shahabuddin's daughter.' She just smiled. It was difficult to measure her at the first visit.
She was absolutely simple. Didn't put on any air, honest and an easy patient. I asked her to take a few tests, which she complied with and returned, for a review. I had the opportunity of meeting her 3-4 times. She left an imprint of a well-mannered, good-hearted, publicity shy, honest, well groomed lady in my mind.
I was extremely shocked at the news of her tragic, terrible, sad and premature demise.
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We pray to the Almighty for the salvation of her departed soul as she lies in her last resting place, not far from our home.