The New Nation - Internet Edition

Our Correspondent, Barisal

Mosharraf Hossain Nannu, the leading activist of language movement in Barisal, passed away of old age complication in his residence at Bogura Road area of the city on October 4 last and laid to rest on October 5 at Barisal Muslim Gorosthan.

Mosharraf Hossain Nannu, popularly known as Bhasha Soinik Nannu Bhai and well-known as guardian, leader and founder of different progressive socio-cultural-human rights activities and movements of the city was born on March 30, 1927 in Barisal.

He left his wife, 2 sons, 1 daughter and huge number of admires and followers to morun his death.

Hundreds of people from all walks of life rushed to the house of Nannu Bhai after hearing the news of his demise and paid tributes on his coffin kept on the Shok -Mancha (condolence stage) and wrote their comments on condolence-book opened on this occasion at Aswani Kumar Hall premises on Sunday morning.

His namaje-janaja was held in front of Aswani Kumar Hall at 12:10 pm Sunday noon and laid to rest at Barisal. Muslim Grayveyard attended by thousands of people including BCC Mayor Shawkat Hossain Hiron.

Different organisations and personalities including BCC Mayor, Barisal Sangskritik Sangothan Samannaya Parishad, Barisal Reporters Unity, Barisal Metropolitan Journalist Union, Bar Association, Muktijoddha Sangshad, leaders of major political parties including BNP, AL, JP, CPB, and other socio-cultural organisations, NGOs expressed their deep condolence on the sad demise of Nannu Bhai they expressed deep sponpathy to the bereaved family members.