The New Nation - Internet Edition

BSS, Dhaka

Former Chairman of the Department of Bangle of Dhaka University (DU) Professor Dr Mohammad Moniruzzaman, a freedom fighter, passed away yesterday at the Bangladesh Medical College hospital in the city. He was 72.

Dr Moniruzzaman, also a noted lyricist wrote a number of songs during the liberation

war to inspire the freedom fighters. He was critically ill during the last three years.

He left behind wife, a son, a daughter and a host of relatives and well-wishers to mourn his death.