Education Minister Nurul Islam Nahid yesterday expressed profound shock at the death of former principal of Notre Dame College Father Benjamin Costa
In a condolence message, he said the country has lost a devoted and ideal teacher at the death of Father Benjamin Costa.
Nahid said he (Benjamin Costa) made a valuable contribution to the education sector.
The minister prayed for the salvation of the departed soul and conveyed deep sympathy to the bereaved family members.
In a separate message of condolence, Vice Chancellor of Dhaka University Prof Dr Md Akhtaruzzaman expressed deep shock at the death of Father Benjamin Costa.
He prayed for the salvation of the departed soul and conveyed deep sympathy to the bereaved family members.
Father Benjamin Costa died at Singapore’s Mount Elizabeth Hospital yesterday at the age of 76.
