Published : 10 Sep 2026, 06:37 PM
Updated : 16 Sep 2026, 11:49 AM
Sirajul Hoque, a retired professor of the Department of Soil, Water and Environment at the University of Dhaka, has died.
According to a university press release, he died at 3:20am on Thursday while undergoing treatment at a private hospital in the capital.
Sirajul was 73. He is survived by his wife, a son and a daughter.
DU Vice-Chancellor Prof ABM Obaidul Islam expressed deep sorrow at his death.
Sirajul’s Namaz-e-Janaza, or funeral prayer, was held at 11am Thursday on the premises of Curzon Hall at the DU campus.
In a condolence message, the vice-chancellor said: “He was a renowned soil scientist and a dedicated teacher and researcher. He published 170 research papers in various journals at home and abroad. He will be remembered for his outstanding contributions to education and research.”
The vice-chancellor prayed for the salvation of the departed soul and expressed his deep sympathy to the bereaved family members.
Sirajul will be laid to rest at the Agargaon Cemetery after Asr prayers on Thursday.
