A memorial discussion in honour of chemist and environmental scientist Prof Syed Safiullah was held at Jahangirnagar University yesterday.

Syed Safiullah, a chemistry professor and founder chairperson of JU environmental sciences department, died on June 11 at the age of 81.

The JU authorities organised the discussion where JU Vice-Chancellor Prof Farzana Islam spoke as the chief guest.

Born in 1945 in Bagerhat, Prof Syed wrote over 250 research papers and 60 reviewing articles which were published in different journals at home and abroad.