Professor Abul Maqsood Harun Or Rashid, an internationally renowned Bangladeshi physicist, migrated to the land of no return. He breathed his last on Saturday morning (Inna lillahi wa Inna Ilahi Raziun).
He was 88 years old at the time of his death. Sources close to the deceased have given this information. According to sources, he died at his residence in Dhanmondi.
Dhaka University Teachers Association General Secretary Prof. Md. Nizamul Haque Bhuiyan informed that his Janaza wias held at Dhaka University Central Mosque Jame Mosque after Asr today.
Dr. Rashid in his lifetime was awarded the Ekushey Padak in 1991 and the Independence Award in the science and technology category in 2009.
Dr. Haroon Or Rashid was the Chairman of the Department of Physics at Dhaka University, and also taught at University of Texas at Austin and the University of California, Los Angeles.
Dr. Rashid was the father of two daughters. His eldest daughter is Tahmina Joy Rashid and youngest daughter is Rukhsana Deepa Rashid.
