Osman Ehtesham, Special Correspondent :
Chattogram Sangbadik Sangstha (ChaSAS) organized a memorial meeting and luncheon in remembrance of the late Chandan Kumar Biswas, the esteemed father-in-law of ChaSAS Executive Member and Dainik Ajker Bangla Chattogram Correspondent Tushar Das. The event was held on Thursday (April 10) at 12:00 PM at Saddle Peak Restaurant, located at Kali Bari Mor, Sadarghat, Chattogram.
Former Senior Vice-President of BNP Chattogram Metropolitan and former Convener of South Chattogram District BNP, Alhaj Abu Sufian, attended the event as the chief guest. In his speech, he said, “Chandan Kumar Biswas was an honest, self-reliant, and compassionate man. This gathering proves that good people never truly leave us—they remain alive in our memories and values.”
He further added, “Our political philosophy must be rooted in a deep sense of responsibility to the people and the spirit of patriotism. Acting Chairman of BNP and people’s leader, Tarique Rahman, embodies these ideals. Under his leadership, we have endured oppression and made sacrifices, but never strayed from our principles. Today, journalists face numerous challenges. I assure you that Tarique Rahman and all of us stand firmly beside the journalists. It is our responsibility to support free and just journalism, and we are committed to that cause.”
The program was presided over by Professor Dr. Jinabodhi Bhikkhu, a renowned academic, recipient of the Ekushey Padak, Professor at the Department of Pali, University of Chittagong, and advisor to ChaSAS. “Some relationships settle deep in the heart and never fade,” he said. “Chandan Kumar Biswas was one such individual whose wisdom, honesty, and social commitment will continue to inspire future generations.”
Former councillor of Ward No. 19 under Chattogram City Corporation and former Joint Secretary of BNP Chattogram Metropolitan, Alhaj Yasin Chowdhury Acu, attended as the keynote speaker.
The event was jointly hosted by Bangladesh Betar news presenter Sharifun Nahar Happy and ChaSAS Executive Member Altaf Hossain. Special guests included columnist and ChaSAS General Secretary Osman Ehtesham, APP of Chattogram Judge Court Advocate Md. Helal, Dr. Michael Chowdhury from Chittagong Medical College Hospital, and ChaSAS donor member Md. Moshtaq Ahmed.
Prominent researcher and social activist Pranab Raj Barua delivered the welcome speech. Other notable participants included Advocate Helal Uddin, Tushar Das, Samir Hossain Mohon, Abdul Malek, journalist Anisur Rahman, Palash Kanti Nath, Jahangir Alam, Abdul Momin, Md. Saiful, Rafika Akter, Shakil Ahmed, anti-discrimination student activist Abir Chowdhury, Afnan Ansari, and Mozahhedul Islam Shakib, among others.
ChaSAS Executive Member Md. Jahangir Alam shared his reflections during the memorial session. The event concluded with a luncheon in honor of the departed.
