Remembering the Media Man

Fazle Lohani was a renowned journalist, author, film producer and a celebrity television host. With his entertaining but edifying presentation Lohani became a legendary figure in the history of Bangladesh's television media. His magazine show in the 80s named Jodi Kichhu Mone Na koren aired by Bangladesh Television made him a popular personality all over the country. His contributions were diversified and pioneering for Bangladesh's media and culture. We remember this great personality on his 29th death anniversary.

Fazle Lohani was born on March 12, 1929 at the village of Kaulia in Shirajganj district
His childhood inspiration was his elder brother Fateh Lohani who was a famous actor, journalist and film director
After completing his study he pursued his career in literature and journalism
In 1947 he first launched a weekly journal The Purbabangla from Dhaka

In 1949 Lohani launched Agatya which was a renowned literary journal at that time for patronising young Bengali writers
In 1950 he went to England and joined the BBC as a reporter
Lohani returned to his homeland in 1960 and devoted himself to journalism
Lohani wrote the legendary song "Salam salam hajar salam..." sung by Abdul Jabbar and broadcast by Shadhin Bangla Betar Kendro in 1971 

Lohani was the pioneer of TV reporting and showed the country the power of electronic media
Inspired by the idea of the David Frost Show, Lohani introduced a new kind of magazine programme named Jodi Kichhu Mone Na koren
The programme featured skits, quiz round and with other entertaining items it also showed reports on burning social and humanitarian issues
It's first show was aired in 1977 and he ran the programme until his death in 1985

Lohani inspired and brought up many talented artistes like Hanif Sanket and mime maestro Patha Pratim
Lohani produced a film titled “Pension”
Mahipurer Prantor is one of his much acclaimed books
This great cultural personality died on October 30, 1985