Fifth death anniversary of Matlub Anam today
Today is the fifth anniversary of death of Matlub Anam, a Language Movement veteran and columnist.
He was the third son of renowned litterateur, journalist and politician late Abul Mansur Ahmad and elder brother of Mahfuz Anam, editor and publisher of The Daily Star.
For all latest news, follow The Daily Star's Google News channel. Matlub Anam was born at Dhanikhola village of Trishal thana in Mymensingh on December 25, 1933.
He was jailed for taking part in the historic Language Movement in 1952.
In his colourful professional career, Matlub Anam served at different renowned multinational pharmaceutical companies including Pfizer, Searle, SK&F and Social Marketing Company (SMC).
He went into retirement after serving as the managing director of Gonoshasthaya Pharmaceuticals. Matlub Anam used to write regular columns in different national newspapers on contemporary issues.
On this occasion, family members will offer prayers and a “doa mahfil” will be held at his residence today, and iftar will be distributed among the destitute at his village home on Friday.
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