President of Bangladesh Jewellers Samity (BAJUS) Sayem Sobhan Anvir expressed profound shock and sorrow at the death of veteran journalist, columnist, poet and writer Abdul Gaffar Chowdhury.

In a message, Sayem Sobhan Anvir on Thursday (May 19) said the writer of the celebrated Ekushey song "Amar Bhaier Rokte Rangano Ekushey February, contributed a lot to the journalism in Bangladesh.

He also said at the death of Gaffar Chowdhury, Bangladesh lost a pioneer who was progressive, creative and believed in the spirit of the Liberation War.

Sayem Sobhan Anvir prayed for eternal peace of the departed soul and conveyed profound sympathy to the bereaved family members.

The 87-year-old political analyst and poet breathed his last at Barnet Hospital in London due to cardiac arrest at 6.45 am (local time).

BDST: 2054 HRS, MAY 19, 2022
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