Abdul Gaffar Chowdhury, a legacy beyond words thedailystar.net - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from thedailystar.net Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
As we journey through his life and musical endeavours, we pay homage to the trailblazer who continues to inspire and resonate with audiences long after his departure seven years ago on this day in 2017.
Today, amidst the humdrum of profuse heat, music enthusiasts gathered at The Daily Star’s Arts Gallery on the occasion of Record Store Day. They enthusiastically sought out their favourite music albums in their purest forms.
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Just before the Pakistani army arrested Bangabandhu, his declaration of independence was transmitted to different parts of the world through several ships including MV Salvista, MV Mini La Tria, MV VV Giri and others. Butcher Tikka Khan later in an interview and Siddiq Salik in his book said that they heard Bangabandhu's declaration of independence themselves.
Swadhin Bangla Betar Kendra started transmission from Chattogram soon after Bangabandhu declared independence in the early hours of March 26. Belal Mohammad, one of its organizers, said that the declaration of independence was broadcast first on March 26. MA Hannan, general secretary of Chattogram Awami League, readout the first declaration of independence on behalf of Bangabandhu on the radio. The declaration was also spread through loudspeakers in different areas since the morning of March 26. By noon, it was transcribed into Bengali and distributed as leaflets. Even the radio staff started broadcasting Bangabandhu