Renowned educationist, writer and art-critic Dr Burhanuddin Khan Jahangir died of old age complications at his Gulshan residence in the city on Monday. He was 84, reports UNB.
The Ekushey Padak winning author had been suffering from different old age complications, said Fatema Mamun, a relative of the noted writer.
His body will be taken to his village home in Kachua of Chandpur district for burial, said Fatema.
BSS adds, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has expressed deep shock and sorrow at the death of Borhanuddin Khan Jahangir.
In a condolence message, the prime minister said the working life of Ekushey Padak-winning educationist will continue to inspire all.
Sheikh Hasina prayed for eternal peace of the departed soul and conveyed profound sympathy to the bereaved family.
