Bangladesh, June 2 -- The 57th death anniversary of renowned journalist and founding editor of The Daily Ittefaq, Tofazzal Hossain Manik Mia, was observed across the country on Monday with due respect and solemnity.

Various programmes, including Quran recitations, milad mahfils, special prayers, floral tributes and remembrance meetings, were organised in Dhaka and his native district of Pirojpur to commemorate the life and contributions of the eminent journalist, whose role in shaping political consciousness and democratic aspirations in former East Pakistan remains widely acknowledged.

In the morning, family members, admirers, political leaders, and representatives of various social and cultural organisations paid tribute at the grave...