Dr
Monoj Das, aged 42 (Professional Engineer at Sydney Water), of Rawson Street, Rockdale (and from Sylhet, Bagladesh) passed away last night
at 12.30 am (Saturday
midnight) at St George Hospital. He was suffering from Colon Cancer, diagnosed
in Sydney
in late 2004 and was critically ill last week at the hospital's Oncology Unit.
A brlilliant BUET student, he obtained his PhD in
Engineering from
Japan
before moving to
Sydney
in the late 90's. He was working at Sydney Water since 2001. He is remembered by his
wife, Alea Ferdous Heera, and 2 minor daughters Progya Priya (age 11) and Prapti
Priya (age 8). We give our condolences and heartfelt sympathy for them at this time of great
sadness and loss, and hope they will find the strength to lead a normal life.
Although born in a Hindu Family, in Sylhet,
Bangladesh
(parents passed away but also has two brothers and a sister in Bangladesh), Monoj married a Muslim girl and he died as a Muslim (Name: Minhas Kabir). He
is the 3rd child of his parents out of 4 children.
After all the formalities at the Hospital, his body is
being transferred to Lakemba (Main Mosque and Islamic Centre, Wangee Road). His burial/funeral service is on today. His Namaj-e-Janaza is scheduled for after Johour
prayer around 12 noon, Monday 15 May 2006, and following the Janaza he will either
be buried at Rookwood
Cemetery
(Muslim Section) or Liverpool
Cemetery
(Muslim Section, corner of Moore St
and Flowedale Road). The place of burial will be confirmed tomorrow.
Community members and friends of other faiths
could show their respect and pray for him, see him after he will be
washed/cleaned at Lakemba Mosque at 10.30 am Monday. They can also
attend the mosque during Janaza prayer around 12 noon, and female mourners are
to wear hijabs (head scarf) within the mosque.
