Kazi Shahed Ahmed, founder chairman of Gemcon Group  and a sports organiser, passed away on Monday. He was 82.

He breathed his last at 7:15pm.

His first namaz-e-janaza will be held at Dhanmondi Road 7 Mosque after Zuhr prayer and second one at Gulshan Azad mosque after Asr prayer on Tuesday. 

Then, he will be laid to eternal rest at Banani Graveyard, according to his family sources.

Born in 1940 in Jessore, his legacy is etched in his multifaceted contributions to various fields.

As the founder and chairman of the Gemcon Group, Kazi Shahid Ahmed left an indelible mark on the business landscape.

Kazi Shahed is survived by his wife Amina Ahmed, a renowned Rabindra Sangeet artiste, and three sons. 

He founded the University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB) and the Kazi Shahid Foundation.

His entrepreneurial journey began in 1979 with the establishment of the Gemcon Group. He was also the driving spirit behind such esteemed dailies as Khoborer Kagoj and Ajker Kagoj. 

Kazi Shahid Ahmed's literary contributions were equally significant. His inaugural book was published in 1995, followed by "Amar Lekha" and "Ghore Agun Legechhe" in the same year.

BDST: 0925 HRS, AUG 29, 2023
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