Manik Mia`s death anniv observed

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Staff Reporter :
The 49th death anniversary of legendary journalist and founder-editor of the Daily Ittefaq, Tofazzal Hossain Manik Mia was observed on Friday with solemnity and honour.
In the morning, leaders and workers of different socio-cultural organisations, professional groups, individuals, family members and journalists paid homage by placing wreaths and offering Fateha at his graveyard at Azimpur.
The journalists and employees of the Daily Ittefaq offered prayer at his graveyard.
Journalists and employees of The New Nation, Weekly Robbar and Manik Mia Foundation jointly held a Milad and Doa Mahfil in the Ittefaq Bhaban after Asr prayer.
Chairman of the Editorial Board of The New Nation
Barrister Mainul Hosein attended the Mahfil.  
Khatib of Bangabhaban Staff Quarter Mosque Mufti Ziaur Rahman conducted the Milad and Doa Mahfil.
Jatiya Ganatantrik League-NAP Bhashani organized a discussion at Dhaka Reporters’ Unity yesterday afternoon.
A discussion meeting on Manik Mia’s eventful life will be held today (Saturday) at Engineers’ Institution in the city at 3 pm organized by Jatiya Party (Manju). Different political leaders, intellectuals, educationists and senior journalists are expected to attend the discussion meeting.
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