CHATTOGRAM, April 28, 2024 (BSS) - Ekushey Padak winner educationist and Awami League Advisory Council member Dr. Pranab Kumar Barua died of old age complications at his residence in the city here this morning.
 
He was 90, family, sources said.

Dr. Pranab Kumar Barua, father of journalist Debashish Barua Debu, left behind three sons, two daughters, daughter-in-law, son-in-law, grand children, a host of relatives and admirers to mourn his death.

His first funeral will be held at Katalganj Navpandit Vihar in the city. The last rite of the deceased will be held tomorrow (Monday) at Aburkhil village under Raujan upazila of the district.

Pranab Kumar Barua was born on August 23, 1934 in Aburkhil village of the district.

He holds an MA in Bengali Literature and Pali. Later, he obtained his PhD degree from Calcutta University. He was awarded with the Ekushey Padak in 2019 for his special contribution to education. He had been serving as a member of the advisory council in the present committee of Bangladesh Awami League.

This educationist has more than 35 years of teaching career. He has also taught as a part-time professor in the Pali Department of Dhaka University. He also served as principal of Sir Ashutosh College, Rangunia College, Agrasar Girls' College and Kundeswari College.

Meanwhile, Chattogram Press Club president Sala Uddin Mohammad Reza, general secretary Dev Dulal Bhomik and president of Chattogram Union of Journalists (CUJ) Tapan Chakaraborti expressed deep grief and sorrow at his death.