A freedom fighter's passing
Dr. Toufique Chowdhury (54 years old) passed away on Saturday at 1:00am, February 6, 2010 at USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Centre in Los Angeles. He suffered from an acute case of cancer of the esophagus (stomach) for about a year. Toufique was a brave freedom fighter at an early age.
He received his PhD in Chemistry (Pharmacology) in Paris, France. He was a consultant for Neutrogena and several other multi-national drug companies. His research led to the development of several perfume formulae. He wrote two research books on the socio-political situation in Bangladesh. He is survived by his mother, wife , a 14-year old daughter, and brothers, sisters, nephews, and nieces.
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