ABM Musa pioneered courageous journalism
ABM Musa was not merely a courageous and unbending journalist, but a mentor of practical journalism in the country, said speakers.
They said Musa had set an example of objectivity in the history of the country's media that is a guideline for journalists wishing to practice impartiality in their work.
They added that his works made him an institution.
The speakers were addressing a memorial book launching programme on the veteran journalist at the capital's Jatiya Press Club yesterday, organised by the ABM Musa-Sitara Musa Foundation.
In the book, 102 people shared their experiences on Musa, and Prof Emeritus Anisuzzaman was the chief of the editorial panel.
The speakers said Musa wanted journalists to be in a common platform, and his departed soul will be pleased if they can purge their community of the existing splits.
In his welcome address, Prof Anisuzzaman said Musa was self-taught in the field of journalism and reached pinnacle of his profession. He also played a vital role in spreading the spirit of anti-communalism and Bangalee nationalism.
Remembering Musa's brave role during the Pakistan regime, Anisuzzaman said journalists at that time had to follow the directives of the army officials, but his role became a rare example as he used to tell the truth through the gaps in the directives.
He said this book will open a new era in the history of journalism. Chief Information Commissioner Dr M Golam Rahman said Musa was not just a journalist, but also a good reader and listener who used to analyse news with precision.
Golam Sarwar, editor of the Bangla daily Samakal, said Musa fought for the wellbeing of the media people.
Columnist Sayed Abul Maksud said Musa was one of the key second generation Muslim journalists. Monjurul Ahsan Bulbul, president of a faction of the Bangladesh Federal Union of Journalists, said it was possible for Musa to become courageous as he had achieved that through his works.
Speaking about his generousity, Vice Chancellor of Dhaka University Prof Dr AAMS Arefin Siddique said Musa had donated to the university twice but asked the authorities not to make it public.
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