Dhaka, July 17 -- Eminent literary theorist, cultural personality and President of Bangladesh Udichi Shilpigosthi Professor Badiur Rahman passed away at midnight on Wednesday (July 16) at the age of 78.

He breathed his last at Health and Hope Hospital in Dhaka while undergoing treatment.

According to Udichi General Secretary Amit Ranjan Dey, Rahman was rushed to the hospital around 2am after falling seriously ill. He was declared dead shortly after admission.

His body was taken to the Central Shaheed Minar in Dhaka today at 10:30 am, enabling people to pay their last respects. He will then be taken to his birthplace in Barishal for burial.

Born in 1947, Badiur Rahman completed his post-graduation from Dhaka University in 1968 and join...