Rajshahi: Chairman of Barind Multipurpose Development Authority (BMDA) Dr Muhammad Asaduzzaman passed away here early this morning. He was 76.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, he breathed his last at the emergency unit of Rajshahi Medical College and Hospital (RMCH) around 7.30 am, leaving behind his wife, a son, a daughter, and numerous relatives and colleagues to mourn his death.
Born in a respectable Muslim family at Kellabaroipara village under Godagari upazila in the district, Dr Asaduzzaman was the brother of former minister Barrister Aminul Haque and former Inspector General of Police Dr Enamul Haque.
A former Executive Director of BMDA, Dr Asaduzzaman made significant contributions to irrigation, agriculture, and rural development in the region, particularly the Barind area. After graduating in irrigation and water management from Bangladesh Agriculture University, Mymensingh in 1972, he began his career as an Irrigation Engineer at BADC.
He was known for innovating and promoting prepaid meters, smart card-based irrigation, and cost-effective and efficient irrigation methods, which greatly benefited the farmers in the region.