We are deeply saddened and shocked at the sudden demise of Professor Rahim B. Talukdar, former faculty member, IBA, University of Dhaka (inna lillahi wa inallah-e-raji'oon) and extend our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family.

The former Director of the Institute, Prof. Talukdar died at the United Hospital at 1:15 am, Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at the age of 80.

We recall with profound respect and gratitude the significant contribution Prof. Talukdar has made not only to the development of IBA and its students, but also to the business schools through his leadership as Vice Chancellor and Professor at different private universities. It is a great loss for the Institute and the nation to lose such an eminent educationalist.

We pray for his departed soul.

On behalf of IBA family

Director, IBA