Renowned urban planner of the port city Eng Ali Ashraf died from coronavirus infections at a hospital in the capital early Sunday. He was 70.

Ashraf, who was also vice-chancellor of Southern University, breathed his last at Ever Care Hospital around 2:00am.

Chittagong City Mayor Rezaul Karim Chowdhury expressed deep shock at the death of Ali Ashraf.

According to Ali Ashraf's family sources, he tested positive for the virus last month.

BDST: 1455 HRS, MAR 07, 2021
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