DHAKA, Oct 23, 2023 (BSS) - The 3rd death anniversary of eminent journalist AUM Fakhruddin will be observed tomorrow.

Starting his news media journey as a convener of "Kochi Kanchar Asor" in 1958, Fakhruddin wrote numerous articles for the now defunct dailies -The Pakistan Observer and The Morning News.

 He held important posts at various national dailies. Besides, he was a correspondent of The Daily Mirror (London) from 1969 to 1975.

 Fakhruddin's Bengali translation of Shakespeare's "Sonnet" was published before his graduation. 

Noted British journalist and author John Piljer had devoted about three pages of his famous book, "Heroes", to Fakhruddin with a photograph of him. The book contained first-hand account of contemporary world events. It was first published by Jonathon Cape, London, in 1986, and by Pan Books Limited, London in 1989.

 A song of patriotic inspiration "O Amar Bangla Ma Tor Akul Kora Ruper Shudhay Hridoy Amar Jay Juriye", written by him was recorded in 1972. It gained immense popularity at home and aboard. 

Later, Fakhruddin worked as an Associate Editor of the Weekly Holiday until his death.

On the occasion, Qur'ankhwani and doa mahfil will be held at his Dhanmondi residence in the capital. 

Relatives and well-wishers have been requested to pray for the departed soul.

The senior journalist died at Kurmitola General Hospital in Dhaka on October 24 at the age
of 75.