The first anniversary of death of columnist Matlub Anam, also a language movement veteran during 1950s, will be observed today.
Matlub Anam was the third son of politician Abul Mansur Ahmed and elder brother of Mahfuz Anam, editor and publisher of The Daily Star.
He was born at village Dhanikhola at Trishal, Mymensingh, on December 25, 1933.
Matlub Anam was jailed for taking part in the language movement in 1952.
Matlub Anam served at different multinational pharmaceutical companies, including Pfizer, Searle, SK&F and Social Marketing Company.
He retired after serving as the managing director of Gonoshasthya Pharmaceu-ticals.
A prayer session will be held at his Dhaka residence after maghrib prayers on Friday and foods will be distributed in orphanages on Saturday.
Source : New Age
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