Golam Sarwar
Golam Sarwar | |
|---|---|
British India | |
| Died | 13 August 2018 (aged 75) |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Alma mater | University of Dhaka |
| Awards | Ekushey Padak (2014) |
Golam Sarwar (1 April 1943 – 13 August 2018)[1] was a Bangladeshi journalist and writer. He served as the founding editor of Samakal and Jugantor. He was awarded Ekushey Padak by the Government of Bangladesh in 2014.[2]
Early life and education
Sarwar obtained his bachelor's and master's in Bengali Literature from the University of Dhaka.[3]
Career
In his student life in 1962, Sarwar started his career as a university correspondent at
In 1999, Sarwar became the editor of Jugantor and in 2005, he joined Samakal as the founding editor and served as the editor at the newspaper until his death.[1]
Sarwar had served as the chairman of the board of directors of
Published books
- Rongin Balloon
- Sompadoker Jobanbondi
- Omiyo Gorol
- Amar Joto Kotha
- Swapna Benche Thak [4]
Awards
- Ekushey Padak, 2014
- Cultural Journalist forum of Bangladesh (CJFB) lifetime achievement award, 2016
- Ataus Samad Memorial Trust lifetime award, 2017
Personal life
Sarwar was married to Saleha Sarwar.[5] Together they had two sons and a daughter.[5]
Death
Sarwar died on 13 August 2018 while being treated at a hospital in Singapore. He was suffering from pneumonia and lung complications.[6][7][8][9]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g "Eminent journalist Golam Sarwar no more". Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha. 2018-08-13. Retrieved 2018-08-13.
- ^ "15 get Ekushey Padak". The Daily Star. 2014-02-20. Retrieved 2018-08-13.
- ^ a b "Golam Sarwar new PIB chairman". The Daily Star. 2015-08-18. Retrieved 2018-08-13.
- ^ a b "Daily Samakal Editor Golam Sarwar dies in Singapore". Retrieved 2018-08-13.
- ^ a b "Golam Sarwar passes away". The Daily Star. 2018-08-14. Retrieved 2018-08-13.
- ^ "Golam Sarwar passes away". The Daily Star. 2018-08-14. Retrieved 2018-08-14.
- ^ "Samakal Editor Golam Sarwar passes away | banglatribune.com". Bangla Tribune. Retrieved 2018-08-14.
- ^ "Daily Samakal Editor Golam Sarwar dies in Singapore". Retrieved 2018-08-14.
- ^ "Eminent journalist of Bangladesh Golam Sarwar is no more". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2018-08-14.