Eminent ophthalmologist and surgeon Dr Abu Zafar Sabu, 72, passed away at a local hospital on Sunday.
He had been suffering from various physical complications since March 2023, said a press release on Monday.
He is survived by his widow, former associate professor of Dhaka Medical College, Dr Zakia Nazneen Lucky, a son and a daughter.
Born in Naogaon, Dr Abu Zafar, after retiring from government service, was actively involved in medical social organisations.
He was buried at Banani Graveyard after namaz-e-janaza on the Golf Heights premises after asr prayers on Sunday.