Ex-CG adviser Dr Mazed dies

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UNB, Dhaka :
Prof Dr MA Mazed, a former caretaker government adviser and ex-principal of Dhaka Medical College and dean of Dhaka University’s medicine faculty, passed away on Saturday. He was 86.
Mazed, also the three-time elected president of Bangladesh Medical Association (BMA), breathed his last around 1:10pm at Labaid Hospital in the city.
Mzaed, a noted ENT specialist, had long been
suffering from various old-age complications. BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia expressed deep shock at his death.
In a condolence message, she said as a skilled and talented doctor, Prof Mazed kept outstanding contributions to developing the country’s healthcare sector.
She said, the new generation will follow him as a good and experienced teacher of medical education.
“Apart from his professional duties, Prof Mazed played the role of a vocal guardian in establishing people’s rights during the bad time,” the BNP chief observed.
She also recalled his role as a professional leader in the anti-Ershad movement in the 90s for the restoration of democracy. Khaleda prayed for salvation of the departed soul and conveyed her deep sympathy to the bereaved family members.
In another condolence message, BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir also condoled his demise.
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