DHAKA: Noted educator Shamsuzzaman, a retired government officer, passed away on September 14 in Dhaka. He was 71.

He died of complicacy from breathing problem, diabetic and various old age ailments.

Shamsuzzaman, popularly known as Zaman Sir, left behind a daughter, a son, three sisters, a brother and a host of relatives, friends and students.

His students included eminent politicians, parliamentarians, journalists, industrialists, entrepreneurs, lawyers and personalities.

He has been involved with social works, including voluntary teaching, in Banani since 1964.

Zaman, eldest son of late Wajed Ali Biswas, was born in Chuadanga in 1942. He obtained his graduation from Dhaka College in the 1960s and started his career as a teacher.

He later joined the erstwhile Pakistan Central Government service and retired as a senior officer of the Bangladesh Government Printing Press in 1999.

He was buried at Banani Graveyard on Sunday afternoon following his Namaz-e-Janaza at the Banani Central Mosque.

Expatriate journalist, broadcaster and political analyst Shaikat Rushdee is his nephew.

The qulkhwani and doa mahfil for late Shamsuzzaman will be held on September 20 after Asr prayer at his Banani (Road 7) residence.

BDST: 1333 HRS, SEP 18, 2013
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