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Final farewell ceremony for seasoned journalist Bibhuranjan takes place in Dhaka

The final rituals for prominent journalist-columnist, Bibhuranjan Sarkar, took place on Saturday (23 August) at the Boro Deshwari Kali Temple and crematorium in Sabujbagh, the capital city. The service commenced at 6:15pm and concluded approximately at 8:30pm. Family members, peers, and...

Ritual for the late journalist Bibhuranjan conducted in Dhaka
Ritual for the late journalist Bibhuranjan conducted in Dhaka

Final farewell ceremony for seasoned journalist Bibhuranjan takes place in Dhaka

Bibhuranjan Sarkar, the senior assistant editor of the daily Ajker Patrika, was found deceased on Friday, 22 August, in the Meghna River in Gazaria, Munshiganj. His body was recovered in the afternoon.

The journalist, who was 71 years old, had left his home in Dhaka on Thursday morning. He was reported missing soon after he left his residence.

The last rites of Bibhuranjan Sarkar were held in the capital city on Saturday, 23 August. The event took place at the Boro Deshwari Kali Temple and crematorium in Sabujbagh.

Family members, colleagues, and well-wishers attended the ceremony, which started at 6:15pm and ended around 8:30pm. An autopsy was performed on his body on Saturday, but the location of the procedure was not specified in the text. After the autopsy, Bibhuranjan Sarkar's body was handed over to his family.

The event was reported by bdnews24. The recovery of Bibhuranjan Sarkar's body and the subsequent last rites were significant events in the journalistic community, as he was a well-respected veteran journalist and columnist.

The last rites of Bibhuranjan Sarkar marked the end of a life dedicated to journalism, and he will be remembered for his contributions to the field. Our thoughts are with his family and friends during this difficult time.

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