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Memorial Meeting Held to Honour Former Tongi Press Club President Shahjahan Siraj Saju

Memorial Meeting Held to Honour Former Tongi Press Club President Shahjahan Siraj Saju

Syed Atik, Gazipur: A memorial meeting was held on Friday to mark the third death anniversary of Shahjahan Siraj Saju, former president of Tongi Press Club, sub-editor of The Daily Janakantha, and editor and publisher of the weekly Agnisakkhi.

The Pratyay Social Welfare Organisation organised the programme in the afternoon at Care Pharmacy in the Kacha Bazar area of Azampur, Uttara, in the capital.

The meeting was chaired by Md Zakaria Chowdhury, president of the organisation, and conducted by its general secretary, Shahjahan Shovon.

Among those present were recitation and acting artiste Mostafa Kamal Badal, JASAS leader Salam Khan Tarun, Tanvir Hasan, Raj and others.

Addressing the meeting, speakers recalled different aspects of the late journalist's professional life and described him as a dedicated, responsible and courageous journalist. Alongside his journalistic career, he also played an important role in social and organisational activities in Tongi, they said.

They said his professional contributions and eventful life would remain memorable in the country's journalism community.

The speakers also noted that through his writing, professional competence and personal qualities, Saju had earned the love and respect of colleagues and well-wishers, which would never be forgotten.

His death had created a void in Tongi's journalistic community that would not be easy to fill, they added.

The programme concluded with a special prayer seeking eternal peace and forgiveness for the departed soul. The speakers also expressed deep condolences to the bereaved family members.

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Memorial Meeting Held to Honour Former Tongi Press Club President Shahjahan Siraj Saju

Publish Date : 31 October 2026

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Syed Atik, Gazipur: A memorial meeting was held on Friday to mark the third death anniversary of Shahjahan Siraj Saju, former president of Tongi Press Club, sub-editor of The Daily Janakantha, and editor and publisher of the weekly Agnisakkhi.The Pratyay Social Welfare Organisation organised the programme in the afternoon at Care Pharmacy in the Kacha Bazar area of Azampur, Uttara, in the capital.The meeting was chaired by Md Zakaria Chowdhury, president of the organisation, and conducted by its general secretary, Shahjahan Shovon.Among those present were recitation and acting artiste Mostafa Kamal Badal, JASAS leader Salam Khan Tarun, Tanvir Hasan, Raj and others.Addressing the meeting, speakers recalled different aspects of the late journalist's professional life and described him as a dedicated, responsible and courageous journalist. Alongside his journalistic career, he also played an important role in social and organisational activities in Tongi, they said.They said his professional contributions and eventful life would remain memorable in the country's journalism community.The speakers also noted that through his writing, professional competence and personal qualities, Saju had earned the love and respect of colleagues and well-wishers, which would never be forgotten.His death had created a void in Tongi's journalistic community that would not be easy to fill, they added.The programme concluded with a special prayer seeking eternal peace and forgiveness for the departed soul. The speakers also expressed deep condolences to the bereaved family members.

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