Harishankar Das Explained

Harishankar Das
Native Name:হরিশঙ্কর দাস
Native Name Lang:bn
Alma Mater:Mymensingh Medical College (MBBS)
Birth Place:Tangail
Nationality:Bangladeshi

Harishankar Das is a Bangladeshi ophthalmologist.[1] He was awarded the Independence Award, the highest civilian award in Bangladesh, for his contribution in medical science in 2024.[2]

Early life

Das was born at Nikla village under Bhuapur upazila of Tangail. He completed MBBS from Mymensingh Medical College in 1974.[3] He then earned his post graduation degree from Vienna, Austria.[3] He worked at the eye department of Mymensingh Medical College and Hospital as Clinical Assistant, Registrar and Resident Surgeon.[3] He worked as chief surgeon conducted by Bangladesh National Society for the Blind (BNSB).[3]

Awards

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Dr Hari Shankar has set unique example by treating poor during pandemic: Titu . 2024-03-15 . bangladeshpost.net . en.
  2. Web site: 2024-03-15 . 10 personalities to get Independence Award 2024 . 2024-03-15 . daily-sun . en.
  3. Web site: Dr. Harisankar Das: A Man of Compassion. 2024-03-15 . The Daily Star. 2011-11-19.