Speakers at a publication ceremony praised Prof. Dr. Prabhat Chandra Barua, public health expert, writer, researcher and former VC of USTC for his intellectual curiosity, spirit of inquiry and self-critical perspective, said a press release.
They said that the author had thoughtfully addressed the inadequate documentation of Buddhist teachers’ contributions to society, their struggles, educational philosophies and social roles.
They also lauded his initiative to preserve the lives and contributions of distinguished individuals and present their legacy to future generations, describing the effort as exemplary and worthy of emulation.
The observations were made at the unveiling ceremony of his two books ‘Key to Health Protection’ and ‘Jyotirmoy’: Reading of The History of Buddhist Teachers organized by Ononma Cultural Group, Chattogram at July Revolution Memorial Hall of Chattogram Press Club on Friday afternoon.
Professor Banashree Mahathero, Sanghanayaka of Bangladesh Buddhist Bhikkhu Mahasabha, inaugurated the programme where Osman Gani Mansur, secretary general of the Commonwealth Journalists Association attended as special guest.
Professor Tushar Kanti Barua, director of Bangladesh Buddhist Academy chaired the event and Tushar Kanti Barua, secretary general of Onoma Cultural Group, Chattogram, delivered the welcome address.
Haimanti Barua Imu and Pranta Barua moderated the event.
Discussants among others include Professor Md Lutfor Rahman, executive director of Chhayaneer; child health specialist and writer Professor Dr Pranab Kumar Chowdhury; Professor Dr Manoj Barua, head of the Dental Unit at CMCH and president of the Chattogram chapter of the Bangladesh Dental Society; poet and playwright Professor Sanjib Barua; engineer Mriganka Prasad Barua; Samiran Barua; journalist Samir Kanti Barua and Shasanrakshit Mahasthabir, chairman of BCCUL.
