Harishankar Das

Harishankar Das is a Bangladeshi ophthalmologist. He was awarded the Independence Award, the highest civilian award in Bangladesh, for his contribution in medical science in 2024.

Early life
Das was born at Nikla village under Bhuapur upazila of Tangail. He completed MBBS from Mymensingh Medical College in 1974. He then earned his post graduation degree from Vienna, Austria. He worked at the eye department of Mymensingh Medical College and Hospital as Clinical Assistant, Registrar and Resident Surgeon. He worked as chief surgeon conducted by Bangladesh National Society for the Blind (BNSB).

Awards

 * Sheba Ratna Purushkar (2004) by Mymensingh Sheba Niketan
 * Lifetime Achievement Award (2011) by Bangladesh Ophthalmological Society
 * Independence Award (2024) by the government of Bangladesh