Binod Bihari calls for building Sonar Bangla
Sardar Fazlul Karim, Binod Bihari Chowdhury and AF Salahuddin Ahmed at a reception accorded to them by Asiatic Society of Bangladesh at its auditorium in the city yesterday.Photo: STAR
Binod Bihari Chowdhury, the iconic revolutionary figure of the subcontinent, yesterday called upon the youths to build a prosperous Sonar Bangla, brushing aside fears and negating dishonesty and injustice. Addressing a reception in the city, Binod Bihari said, "The person who has morality, ability, and novelty is a real man. Let's become men like that". Asiatic Society of Bangladesh organised the reception at its auditorium for three national professors -- AF Salahuddin Ahmed, Sardar Fazlul Karim, and Rangalal Sen -- and revolutionist Binod Bihari Chowdhury who was given honourary membership of the society. The noted persons were greeted with Uttorio (celebratory scarf) and given crest at the programme. Prof Rangalal Sen, however, did not attend the reception due to his illness. Speaking at the programme, Prof Salahuddin suggested the young generation not to fear to express truth. "Truth can be discovered through research, but we are moving away from that path", he said. Mahfuza Khanam, general secretary of Asiatic Society of Bangladesh, read out brief biographies of the noted persons. Khanam said the programme was held to pay tribute to their contribution to the society. "We are proud of their role", she said. President of Asiatic Society of Bangladesh Prof Sirajul Islam presided over the reception ceremony and later was greeted with Uttorio.
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