Tributes paid to Prof Abul Kasem 

It has been pouring since Monday morning in the capital. Still, the adverse weather has not deterred people from paying their final tributes to essayist, researcher, literary critic, and social analyst Prof Abul Kasem Fazlul Huq.

Despite the downpour, crowds from all walks of life gathered at the Central Shaheed Minar at 11am. The late professor’s coffin was soon covered with wreaths placed by political, social, and cultural organisations, as well as numerous institutions and individuals.

Among those who paid tribute at the Shaheed Minar were Bangladesh Udichi Shilpigosthi, Pragati Lekhak Sangha, Bangladesh Lekhok Shibir, Rashtrabhasha Bangla Rokkha Committee, Bangladesh State Reform Movement, the Anti-Imperialism and Anti-War Movement, and the National Anti-Corruption Coordination Committee.

Tributes were also offered by the Directorate of Public Libraries, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, Bangladesh Copyright Office, Shilpi Kalyan Trust, and Bangladesh Open University.

Political parties and organisations that laid wreaths included the Biplobi Workers Party, Jatiya Gana Front (on behalf of Comrade Tipu Biswas), Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal (JSD), Ganatantrik Baam Oikya, Bangladesh Samajtantrik Dal (BaSaD), Bangladesh Samajtantrik Front, Bangladesh Workers and Employees Federation, Charan Cultural Centre, Bangladesh Jubo Union, Chhatra Union, Bangladesher Swadhinata Party, Bangladesh Garib Mukti Andolon, leaders of the Sammyabadi Andolon, and Sonar Bangla Party.�"bdnews24