Legendary folklorist and president of Bangla Academy Professor Shamsuzzaman Khan passed away at a city hospital on Wednesday losing his battle with Covid-19.
The 80-year-old was on life support after being diagnosed with Covid-19 and was undergoing treatment at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) Hospital for other illnesses as well.
He breathed his last at around 2 pm. Bangla Academy Director General Habibullah Siraji confirmed the news.
The legendary folklorist will be laid to rest at his family graveyard in Manikganj later in the day.
He was put on life support on Monday as his condition deteriorated. He and his wife tested positive for Covid-19 on March 30.
