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]
Harishankar Das | |
|---|---|
হরিশঙ্কর দাস | |
| Born | |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Alma mater | Mymensingh Medical College (MBBS) |
Early life
editThis article contains close paraphrasing of a non-free copyrighted source, https://archive.thedailystar.net/starinsight/2011/11/02/behind.htm (Copyvios report). (June 2024) |
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
edit- Sheba Ratna Purushkar (2004) by Mymensingh Sheba Niketan
- Lifetime Achievement Award (2011) by Bangladesh Ophthalmological Society[3]
- Independence Award (2024) by the government of Bangladesh
References
edit- ^ "Dr Hari Shankar has set unique example by treating poor during pandemic: Titu". bangladeshpost.net. Retrieved 2024-03-15.
- ^ "10 personalities to get Independence Award 2024". daily-sun. 2024-03-15. Retrieved 2024-03-15.
- ^ a b c d e "Dr. Harisankar Das: A Man of Compassion". The Daily Star. 2011-11-19. Retrieved 2024-03-15.