Subhagata Choudhury | |
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শুভাগত চৌধুরী | |
Born | 1947 |
Died | (aged 78) Dhaka, Bangladesh |
Nationality | Bangladeshi |
Relatives | Arup Ratan Choudhury (brother) |
Subhagata Choudhury (1947 – 15 January 2025) was a Bangladeshi science writer. He was awarded Bangla Academy Literary Award in 2021 in science, science fiction or environmental science category and Sher-e-Bangla National Award.[1] He wrote more than 50 articles in medical journals focusing on biochemistry, nutrition, and medical education.[2]
Life and career
Choudhury completed his research on health care at St Thomas' Hospital in London. He served as the principal of Chittagong Medical College and the dean of the Faculty of Medicine at University of Chittagong.[3][2] He was an advisor to the Association of Nutritionists and Dieticians for Social Services (ANDSS).[4] He was a fellow of the New York Academy of Sciences.[3]
Choudhury had two daughters,[4] and a brother, Arup Ratan Choudhury.[4] Subhagata Choudhury died from cancer at the Ibrahim Cardiac Hospital and Research Institute in Dhaka, on 15 January 2025, at the age of 78.[4]
References
- ^ বাংলা একাডেমি সাহিত্য পুরস্কার পেলেন ১৫ জন. Prothom Alo (in Bengali). Retrieved 15 January 2025.
- ^ a b "Prothoma - Books - অধ্যাপক ডা. শুভাগত চৌধুরী". www.prothoma.com (in Bengali). Retrieved 15 January 2025.
- ^ a b "Physician Subhagata Choudhury passes away". JagoNews24. 15 January 2025. Retrieved 15 January 2025.
- ^ a b c d "Dr Subhagata Choudhury dies at 78". bdnews24.com. 15 January 2025. Retrieved 15 January 2025.