Dr Kaniz-e-Batool, professor of Urdu Department of Dhaka University, died at a hospital in the city on Sunday. She was 64.
She is survived by a host of relatives and well-wishers to mourn her death.
Her namaz-e-janaza was held at the Masjidul Jamia on the university campus after Zohr prayers on Monday.
DU Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr AAMS Arefin Siddique expressed deep shock at the death of Prof Dr Kaniz-e-Batool.
In a condolence message, the VC said, “the nation has lost a dedicated teacher at her death. Particularly, her outstanding research on Nazrul will be remembered.”
