The head of the Bangladesh Bouddha Kristi Prachar Sangha Sanghanayaka Suddhananda Mahathero passed away in Dhaka. He was a revered figure among the Buddhists of Bangladesh. He is famous for running many social service activities particularly the orphanage at Dharmarajika Buddhist Monastery which cares of more than 350 children. Government of Bangladesh honored the Ekushey Award to him in 2012.