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BANGLADESH: Birth anniversary of Bazlur Rahman today Foundation named in journalist's honor holds a discussion to memorialize late 'Sangbad' editor The Daily Star Sunday, August 3, 2008 Today is the 68th birth anniversary of Bazlur Rahman, a prominent journalist and the late editor of the daily Sangbad, says a press release. Born at Baneshwari village in Nakla, Sherpur, in 1941, he started his journalism career in the Sangbad in 1961 after obtaining his master's degree in economics from Dhaka University. A freedom fighter, Bazlur Rahman also served in BSS and the Press Council. On the occasion of his birth anniversary, Bazlur Rahman Foundation will hold a discussion and a cultural programme at Kachi Kanchar Mela auditorium at Segun Bagicha in the city at 5:00pm. Folklore researcher Samsuzzaman Khan and journalist Muniruzzaman will take part in the discussion. Sangbad staffs and Bazlur Rahman Foundation will also place wreaths at his grave at the Martyred Intellectuals' Graveyard at Mirpur in the morning. Date Posted: 8/3/2008
