The New Nation - Internet Edition

Internet Edition. February 23, 2008, Updated: Bangladesh Time 12:00 AM

Language hero dead

BSS, Barisal

Abul Hashem, a language hero, died at his Sadar road residence here on Monday at the age of 85.

His namaz-e-janaza was held on the Ashwini Kumar Town Hall premises after Zohr prayers here on Monday.

Later, he was buried at the Barisal Muslim Graveyard.

Acting Mayor of Barisal City Corporation Awlad Hossain Dilu and a large number of people attended the janaza.

Abul Hashem was a coordinator of greater Barisal during the Language Movement.

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