Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday expressed deep shock at the death of Dr Helal Uddin Khan Shamsul Arefin, a former professor at the Anthropology Department of Dhaka University.
In a condolence message, the Prime Minister recalled Dr Helal’s contributions to practise and education of anthropology in the country, saying that his death is an irreparable loss to the field.
Sheikh Hasina also remembered with gratitude his role in the struggle for establishing a non-communal and progressive society in Bangladesh.
The premier prayed for eternal peace of the departed soul and conveyed profound sympathy to the bereaved family.
Dr Helal retired from Dhaka University anthropology department as a
professor in 2014. After retiring from Dhaka University, he joined European
University of Bangladesh as its Pro-Vice Chancellor.
Anthropologist Prof Helal was involved in various socio-cultural organisations and movements for small ethnic groups’ rights and education.
