Professor Dr M Shamsher Ali — a distinguished nuclear physicist, academic, and Islamic thinker — has passed away at the age of 85.
He breathed his last at 3:00am on Saturday (2 July) at a hospital in Dhaka while undergoing treatment.
Inna Lillahi wa Inna Ilayhi Raji’un.
His Legacy at a Glance
| Category | Contributions |
| Science & Research | Former high-ranking official at the Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission |
| Education | Founding Vice-Chancellor of Bangladesh Open University & Southeast University |
| Distance Learning | Pioneer of open and distance education in Bangladesh |
| Academic Honour | Recently awarded ‘Emeritus Professor’ by Bangladesh Open University |
| Islamic Scholarship | Published numerous works merging science, philosophy, and Islamic thought |
| Teaching | Served as a professor at Dhaka University and other higher education institutions |
Personal Attributes
- Widely respected for his wisdom, humility, and integrity.
- Seen by students and colleagues as a beacon of knowledge and a selfless mentor.
- Remembered as a rare fusion of science, spirituality, and scholarship.
Funeral Details
| Details | Information |
| Janazah Prayer | After Zuhr at Baitul Aman Mosque, Road 7, Dhanmondi |
| Burial | Azimpur Graveyard |
National Mourning
His passing has sparked widespread grief among:
- The academic and scientific communities
- Bangladesh Open University
- Southeast University
- General citizens and students
The Khoborwala family joins the nation in praying for his departed soul’s eternal peace and extends deep condolences to the bereaved family.
