President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir and Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman have visited Emeritus Professor Dr Sukomal Barua at Combined Military Hospital (CMH) in Dhaka.
The renowned scholar, from Dhaka University’s Department of Pali and Buddhist Studies, is currently undergoing treatment at the facility. During his visit, the president enquired after Professor Barua’s health and called for the highest standard of medical care.
Accompanied by his wife, the president arrived at CMH on Thursday morning.
He spoke with the attending physicians and reviewed the overall progress of the treatment. The president also instructed authorities to ensure all necessary healthcare support continues without interruption.
Earlier, on Monday, Waker-Uz-Zaman visited Professor Barua at the hospital. The army chief enquired after his condition, while doctors briefed him on the latest medical procedures.
Several other dignitaries have also visited Professor Barua at the CMH.
They include the minister of Chittagong Hill Tracts Affairs, the state minister for Cultural Affairs, the vice-chancellor of Dhaka University, and senior military and civil officials.
Professor Barua was admitted to CMH on the evening of 20 September with pneumonia and other physical complications. He has been receiving treatment there for over a month.
An eminent academic and Buddhist scholar, Barua has made distinguished contributions to the study of Pali language, Buddhism, and Buddhist heritage.
He was awarded Ekushey Padak in education in 2006, followed by the nation’s highest civilian honour, the Independence Award, in research and training in 2026.
