Bangladesh: President mourns death of legendary journalist Abdul Gaffar Chowdhury

DHAKA, 20 May 2022, (TON): President M Abdul Hamid expressed his profound shock and sorrow at the death of journalist, columnist, poet, writer and language veteran Abdul Gaffar Chowdhury.

In a condolence message, the President said at the death of Gaffar Chowdhury,

Composer of the famous song 'Amar Bhaiyer Rokte Rangano Ekushey February,' Bangladesh lost a pioneer who was progressive, creative and believed in the spirit of Liberation War.

He said “his immortal song on Ekushey gave immense courage and inspiration to the Bengali nation in the Language Movement and the War of Liberation.”

President said “he had worked throughout his life to promote the spirit of the Liberation War through writings.”

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