“Amar Bhai'er Rokte Rangano Ekushey February” famed eminent lyricist, journalist and political analyst Abdul Gaffar Chowdhury was laid to eternal rest at Martyred Intellectuals Graveyard in Mirpur Saturday afternoon. The prominent Bangladeshi-British writer and columnist was buried at 5:30pm. Gaffar Chowdhury’s body arrived in Dhaka by a Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight from London, where he died of a cardiac arrest.  Also read: Gaffar Chowdhury’s mortal remains arrive in Dhaka

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday expressed deep shock and sorrow at the death of eminent journalist, former Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) leader and valiant Freedom Fightet Khandker Mozammel Huq. In a condolence message, she recalled the contribution of Mozammel Huq with gratitude in the field of journalism. The Prime Minister prayed for the eternal salvation of the departed soul and expressed sympathy to the bereaved family. Read Also: PM mourns death of freedom fighter, ex-state minister Rahmat Ali