Eminent historian Prof Ratan Lal Chakraborty dies
Eminent historian and researcher Dr Ratan Lal Chakraborty passed away on the subject of Tuesday. He was 71.
Prof Ratan Lal, a retired professor of History department of Dhaka University, breathed his last at Popular Medical College Hospital in the city around 1:40am.
On November 7, Prof Ratan Lal was admitted to the hospital with various health complications and he was tested positive for Covid-19, said family sources.
Prof Ratan Lal was cremated at Postagola Mahashashan in the administrative centre.
He's survived by his wife, daughter and a bunch of well wishers.
In a condolence message, Dhaka University (DU) Vice Chancellor Dr Akhtaruzzaman expressed deep shock and sorrow at the death of the prominent historian.
