Padma Bhushan recipient Professor Anisuzzaman passes away in Bangladesh

Noted Bangladeshi academic of Bengali literature, Dr Anisuzzaman has passed away aged 83 after a long battle with kidney and lung complications and respiratory problems.
Anisuzzaman made an immense contribution to Bangla language and literature through his research and writings and was inducted as a National Professor by the Government of Bangladesh in 2018.
He was conferred with Padma Bhushan in 2014 by the Government of India for his distinguished service in fields of Bangla literature and education.