Former VC BGSBU Irshad Hamal Passes Away Hamal had taken ill briefly before passing away this morning, a close relative of the top-academician told. Meanwhile incumbent Vice Chancellor of the varsity Prof. Akbar Masood, Senior functionaries and faculty members have condoled the demise. Recalling the contribution of Prof. Hamal as the Vice Chancellor of BGSBU ( 2010-2015) Prof. Akbar Masood in his condolence message credited Hamal for his several academic and developmental initiatives in the varsity. Prof. Akbar said that the contribution of Prof. Hamal in the growth and development of the University would always be remembered. Praying for eternal peace to the departed soul, Akbar said, ” I am deeply saddened to hear about the demise of Prof. Irshad Ahmed Hamal. It is moment of grief and loss for the entire BGSBU fraternity. On behalf of whole BGSBU family, I express my deepest condolences and pray to Almighty to grant peace to the departed soul and patience to the bereaved family to bear this irreparable loss.”