バングラデシュの研究者で著者、辞書編纂者のグルアム・ムルシッド氏が2024年8月22日、84歳で死去した。ダッカ大学出身の氏は、ベンガル文学と言語研究に多大な貢献をした。同氏の死は地域の文学史における重要な章の終わりを意味する。
バングラデシュの学界と文学界で著名な人物であるグルアム・ムルシッド氏が本日2024年8月22日、84歳で死去した。ダッカ大学卒業生であるムルシッド氏は、学者、ジャーナリスト、辞書編纂者として名を馳せ、カジ・ナズルル・イスラームやラビンドラナート・タゴールなどの主要なベンガル文学の巨匠に関する業績で称賛された。
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Poet Mohon Raihan's Bangla Academy Literary Award 2025 in poetry was withheld at the last minute due to unspecified allegations, despite his initial nomination. Prime Minister Tarique Rahman presented awards to other recipients during the inauguration of the Amar Ekushey Book Fair 2026 at Bangla Academy premises in Dhaka. Officials stated the matter is under investigation, with a decision pending.
Abdullah Abu Sayeed, a renowned educationist and founder of Bishwa Sahitya Kendra, dedicated his life to fostering learning and culture in Bangladesh. Born in 1939, he built a career as a teacher, writer, and broadcaster while establishing institutions to illuminate young minds. His efforts continue to influence thousands through reading programs and mobile libraries.
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The Bangladeshi government has decided to confer the Bangla Academy Literary Award 2025 on poet Mohon Raihan after suspending it amid complaints about his writings. The award, initially announced for poetry, was withheld during the February 26 ceremony but will now be presented on March 2 following a review. Raihan plans to announce whether he accepts it at a press conference.
Indonesia's Ambassador to the Philippines, Retired Lieutenant General TNI Agus Widjojo, passed away on Sunday night, February 8, 2026, at RSPAD Gatot Subroto in Central Jakarta. Known as an intellectual general, he died at 8:15 PM WIB. He was a key architect of TNI reforms, advocating the end of the ABRI dual function era.
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A 10-year-old elementary school boy in Ngada Regency, East Nusa Tenggara, died by suicide on January 29, 2026, after his mother could not afford books and pens costing Rp10,000. The boy left a touching farewell letter to his mother. The incident has drawn attention from government officials calling for improved social support.
Bangladesh's interim chief Muhammad Yunus stated in his farewell address on February 16, 2026, that the country is no longer a nation with a submissive foreign policy. He proposed regional cooperation involving Nepal, Bhutan, and India's northeastern states but did not directly name India. The address came a day before the swearing-in of a new government led by BNP leader Tarique Rahman.
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Gunjan Ahlawat, a prominent book cover designer, shares insights into his work on covers for International Booker Prize winners like Tomb of Sand and Heart Lamp. In an interview, he explains his philosophy of translating literary essence into visual art while balancing collaboration and creativity. His designs for authors such as Arundhati Roy and Salman Rushdie highlight his role in shaping readers' first impressions of celebrated books.