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DU VC mourns death of Satyapriya
DHAKA, Oct 5, 2019 (BSS) – Dhaka University Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Md
Akhtaruzzaman expressed profound shock at the death of president of
Bangladesh Sangharaja Bhikkhu Mahasabha Satyapriya Mahathero.
In a condolence message, the DU VC said Satyapriya Mahathero worked for the
welfare of the people throughout his life. He gave shelter to freedom
fighters and people irrespective of caste and creed in Ramu Central Shima
Bihar during the War of Liberation in 1971.
Akhtaruzzaman prayed for salvation of the departed soul and conveyed
profound sympathy to the bereaved family.
Satyapriya Mahathero, principal of the Buddhists Temple in Ramu passed away
at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) yesterday at the age
of 89.
He got Ekushey Padak in 2015 for his outstanding contribution to social
service.
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