Cumilla Correspondent

Journalism and literature are inextricably linked to each other. Looking at history, it can be seen that many famous journalists of our country were also powerful writers, poets or poets.

Their writings had the accuracy of information, as well as the beauty and artistic sense of literature. Journalist Zakir Azad Babu is a silent but extraordinarily talented person of that genre. Along with journalism, he has been practicing literature silently for a long time. He expresses his creativity through poetry and poetry. However, he never wanted to bring himself into the limelight. Rather, he has been pursuing literature in secret and relentlessly. That is why we feel more comfortable calling him a 'hidden talent'.

The speakers said these at the Apanjon Award Ceremony for eminent poet and journalist Zakir Azad Babu recently.

The speakers also said that once upon a time, Cumilla's literary practice gained more recognition at the national level due to the hand of Zakir Azad Babu. His creativity, literary sense and the beauty of his writing make us proud. We also feel honored and proud to be able to honor such a talented, creative and humble person.

May his literary practice be more prosperous and his writing inspire the next generation, this is our hope.
At the event, the guests wished Zakir Azad Babu a happy birthday and presented him with the honorary crest. The honor was presented at the Zamin office of Dainik Cumilla at 4 pm yesterday, Friday, organized by the Cumilla Debate Council. The program was moderated by the President of the Comilla Debate Council and Comilla Zamin Editor Shahazada Emran, and the Principal of Cumilla Government College, Professor Abul Hasanat Md. Mahbubur Rahman, was the chief guest.

Yasmin Rima, president of the Bangladesh Journalists Association, Cumilla branch and wife of Zakir Azad Babu, spoke on behalf of the family.

In addition, former president of Bangladesh Medical Association (BMA) Cumilla and eminent pediatrician Dr. Iqbal Anwar, president of Citizens' Rights Forum Comilla Dr. Abdul Latif, former president of Cumilla Press Club and veteran journalist Abul Hasanat Babul, president of Citizens for Good Governance (SUJON) Cumilla Alhaj Shah Mohammad Alamgir Khan and president of Comilla Press Club Enamul Haque Faruk spoke as special guests.

The welcome speeches were delivered by Cumilla Press Club General Secretary Zahid Hasan, former Assistant Secretary General of Bangladesh Federal Union of Journalists Shahid Ullah Miyaji, Bangladesh Betar CumillaCenter Deputy Regional Director Sumon Kanti Nath, former President of Cumilla North District Chhatra Dal Borhan Uddin Bhuiyan, women leader Shahana Haque, social activist Salma Haque, journalist Shamsul Alam Rajan and journalist Rubel Majumder.

Also present at the event were Comilla Ideal College founding principal Mohiuddin Liton, prominent politician Sheikh Mohammad Abdul Mannan, Assistant Professor Rahul Taraf Pintu and Naya Diganta district representative Habibur Rahman Chowdhury.
Ibn Taymiyya School teacher Ashiqur Rahman Masum read the certificate of honor.

Sohaibul Islam Sohag recited the Quran at the beginning of the event. Shahjalal Sarkar Abir welcomed the guests with flowers.