Obituary – Prof. Jamilur Reza Choudhury

Bangladesh Internet Exchange Trust (BDIX) family expresses its intense grief at the demise of its Chairman of the Board of Trustees and National Professor Jamilur Reza Choudhury. Prof. Choudhury was the founder Chairman of BDIX and since its inception worked tirelessly for its successful formation and assist its development in several ways.

Prof. Jamilur Reza Choudhury was an acclaimed civil engineer, researcher, professor, and education advocate of this country.

He was a former Adviser to the Caretaker Government of Bangladesh, Vice-Chancellor of BRAC University and was the current Vice- Chancellor of University of Asia Pacific.

Prof. Choudhury’s achievements are outstanding for the development of ICT sector of Bangladesh. His contribution to the development of the IT sector will be remembered ever throughout future  generations.

His sudden demise is a great loss to the BDIX and to the nation also.
BDIX conveys its deepest sympathies to Prof. Choudhury’s family, friends and colleagues.

May his soul rest eternally in peace.