National professor Abdul Malik’s autobiography launched

"Jiboner Aro Kotha" -- a memoir of National Professor Brigadier (retd) Abdul Malik was unveiled yesterday through a virtual book launching ceremony.

The virtual session by renowned personalities, including Dr Muhammed Zafar Iqbal and Rasheda K Chowdhury.

This is the seventh book written by Dr Malik, who is the founder of National Heart Foundation of Bangladesh (NHFB) and was a former advisor of the caretaker government.

In this book, Dr Malik has inked different incidents and his deep realisation about life — especially in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic. It also includes a detailed account of his philosophy and values as a writer.

Conducted by Dr Moral Nazrul Islam, Abu Mohammad Amin Uddin, attorney general of Bangladesh; Dr Muhammed Zafar Iqbal, Rasheda K Chowdhury, former advisor to the caretaker government; and Dr Shamsuzzaman, researcher and former director general of Bangla Academy joined the event virtually.

Speaking at the programme, Rasheda K Chowdhury said, "Dr Malik is an asset for the country. He has earned to be called a legend, and more."

The book will be available in the Amar Ekushey Book Fair at Sampratik Prakashani's stall (stall no. 422), and at the office of National Heart Foundation in Dhaka's Mirpur and its Darus Salam branch.