RANGPUR, March 7, 2021 (BSS) – Internationally celebrated photojournalist Pavel Rahman has preserved rare pictures of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman presenting factual national history before new generations.
The opinion came at a function jointly organised by different sociocultural organisations to accord reception to Pavel Rahman, who got Ekushey Padak 2021, at Central Shaheed Minar premises on the Public Library ground in the city on Saturday night.
Coordinator of the Reception Committee and noted cultural personality Dr. Mofizul Islam Maantu presided over the function arranged abiding by the health directives in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The national anthem was performed at the beginning of the event moderated by Professor Mohammad Shah Alam.
After observing a minute of silence in memory of the language movement martyrs, ‘Gano Sangeet’, poem recitation and dance were performed.
On behalf of the organisers, Pavel Rahman was given a reception crest and certificate.
Besides, flowers, crests and gifts were given to Pavel Rahman on behalf of District Muktijoddha Sangsad Santan Command, Mayor of Rangpur Mostafizar Rahman Mostafa, ‘Bhaoyaiya Angan’, Jatiya Kabi Parishad, different political, social and cultural organisations.
Language movement veterans Mohammad Afzal and Ashraf Uddin Barada, former Awami League (AL) lawmaker Advocate Hosne Ara Lutfa Dalia, city AL President Shafiur Rahman Shafi, freedom fighter Akbor Hossain, among others, addressed.
Pavel Rahman spoke on his photojournalism, Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and his family, the 90th mass movement and various other national historical aspects.
“Today, I am proud of being welcomed in my own area. I am grateful to
all concerned for this precious moment in my life,” Pavel said.
“In my life of photojournalism, I have tried to bring out stories of
people’s emotions, feelings, life and nature. Getting the opportunity to work
at home and abroad, I have tried to bring the real picture in harmony with
nature,” he said.
Speakers said that during and after the War of Liberation, including the
anti-autocratic movement, Pavel, a masterpiece son of Rangpur, did
photojournalism with enormous courage and professionalism.
They said Pavel is the winning hero with the camera in hand. How many
days, how many nights, how many critical times, how many uncertainties he has
shown to the country and the world by taking pictures without caring about
anything.
Dr. Mofizul Islam Maantu said Pavel has proven his enormous talent in
selecting the topics and correct angles for taking photo shots of Bangabandhu
to preserve the true national history successfully.