Dhaka: Eminent musicologist and litterateur Dr Karunamoy Goswami died in a hospital in Dhaka early on Saturday. He was 74.

Goswami was taken to the hospital after he fell sick on Friday night. Doctors declared him dead around 1:00am, said duty manager of the hospital Sabbir Ahmed.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina expressed deep shock at the death of the eminent music researcher.

In a condolence message, she recalled his outstanding contributions to art, literature and music.

Sheikh Hasina also conveyed deep sympathy to the bereaved family members.