Justice KM Subhan
The demise of K M Subhan on the 31st December afternoon was like a bolt from the blue for many of us in the family. It is a shock we still cannot recover from.
He was married to one of my close relatives, and we have known him for more than 48 years. We hardly feel he has departed from this world; we feel that he is away in East Germany as an ambassador of Bangladesh or perhaps teaching French to judges in Cambodia. He had been a man of order and discipline-everything he did had to be done in perfection. His daily routine had been planned in a disciplined manner. Everyday he went out walking at a specific time and returned home timely. I vividly visualize the innumerable picnics, outings, movies with him, who very much enjoyed the company of his family.
My memory rolls back to the sixties when he had been a lecturer at the City Law College at Siddique Bazar in old Dhaka, quite close to our previous home.
It would be injustice on my part if I do not express my gratitude to this honourable, noble soul. He played a significant role in my life, as a mentor and kind relative. Back in my school days whenever I was stuck in math problems I always found him around to help me out. Without his kind support and co-operation I would not have reached the position I am in at present. My father did not approve of me taking the secretarial course but my dearest uncle spoke to him and within minutes his objection dissolved. I completed the course, passed and took a job, formed a career, gained financial independence and managed to be self sufficient to bring up my two children. I am utterly proud to be termed once by KM Subhan as “the gem of a girl”.
His death brought so many condolences all over the country; many organisations he had been working with held discussions on his life and contributions. Yet there was no memorial discussion at the national level. I am surprised that he was not awarded any 'padak' recognising his contributions in many social fields.
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