VC of Fareast Int University dies from Covid-19

Prof Nazmul Karim Chowdhury, vice chancellor of Fareast International University, died earlier today at Dhaka Medical College's burn unit, now dedicated for treating Covid-19 patients.

He was infected with Covid-19 and shifted to the burn unit three days ago from a private hospital after he tested positive for the virus there.

He breathed his last around 1:00am at the Intensive Care Unit, said Brig Gen AKM Nasir Uddin, director of the hospital.

He was diabetic and hadhypertension as well, the director said.

Hailing from Lakshmipur, he was a former professor at Department of Tourism and Hospitality Management of Dhaka University. He joined the private Fareast University as the VC after his retirement.