Shyamal Kanti Biswas, 71, of Pullman, WA passed away on December 1, 2019 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Lewiston, ID.  A memorial service will be held tonight, December 3, 2019 at 6 PM at Kimball Funeral Home in Pullman, WA.  Shyamal was born on Nov. 1, 1948 in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh where he grew up and attended school.  He received his BS degree from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology and completed his PhD studies in Mechanical Engineering at Kyushu University, Japan.  Shyamal married Mira Das in 1973 and together they made their home in Bangladesh until recently moving to Pullman, WA.  Shyamal had a distinguished teaching career in Bangladesh at Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology for many years and even served as the school's president.  He enjoyed teaching and helping his students in any way possible.  He loved to travel and enjoyed Japanese cuisine.  He is survived by his wife Mira Biswas at their Pullman, WA home; daughter Nandita Biswas (Prashanta Dutta) of Pullman; son Shumiyo Biswas (Priyanka); daughter Ishita Biswas and two grandchildren Meghna Dutta & Priyak Biswas.