Tribute to Latifur Rahman: Two independent newspapers were his gifts to Bangladesh

Tribute to Latifur Rahman: Two independent newspapers were his gifts to Bangladesh

He was an editor’s dream of an investor. But he turned out to be so much more. Yes, Matiur Rahman and I run the two papers -- Prothom Alo and The Daily Star respectively -- but it was he who made them happen, with his principles, integrity, courage, steadfastness, strength of character, and unswerving faith in independent media without which, he intuitively knew, that democracy could not flourish.

He lived and built quietly. But his legacy will reverberate for eternity.

He lived and built quietly. But his legacy will reverberate for eternity.

Dr Muhammad Yunus

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LIGHT of ethical business goes out

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