DHAKA, Oct 23 (BSS) - The 4th death anniversary of eminent journalist AUM Fakhruddin will be observed tomorrow (Thursday).

He was born in 1946 and died on October 24 in 2020.

Starting his news media journey as a convener of "Kochi Kanchar Asor" in 1958, Fakhruddin wrote numerous articles for the now defunct dailies - The Pakistan Observer and The Morning News.

He held important posts at various national dailies. Besides, he was a correspondent of The Daily Mirror (London) from 1969 to 1975.

He worked as an Associate Editor of the Weekly Holiday until his death.

Fakhruddin's Bengali translation of Shakespeare's "Sonnet" was published before his graduation. 

Noted British journalist and author John Piljer had devoted about three pages of his famous book, "Heroes", to Fakhruddin with his photograph. The book contained first-hand account of contemporary world events. It was first published by Jonathon Cape, London, in 1986, and by Pan Books Limited, London in 1989.

A song of patriotic inspiration "O Amar Bangla Ma Tor Akool Kora Rooper Shudhai Hridoy Amar Jai Juriye", written by him was recorded in 1972. It gained immense popularity at home and aboard. 

Relatives and well-wishers have been requested to pray for the departed soul.