Jharna’s body handed over to BSMMU
The mortal remains of social activist Jharna Dhara Chowdhury handed over to the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) for medical research on Saturday.
Raha Nabakumar, the executive officer of Gandhi Ashram Trust, in the presence of Jharna Dhara’s family, handed over the body to BSMMU Vice Chancellor Kanak Kanti Barua at 9.00am.
Prior to receiving the body, the vice chancellor paid tribute to Jharna Dhara, also the former secretary of the Gandhi Ashram Trust in Noakhali, by placing a wreath on her coffin.
VC said, “Jharna Dhara Chowdhury devoted her life to helping humanity. Now, students and teachers alike can conduct research on her remains which can be beneficial to humanity in future. ”
