Children's author Amirul Islam passes away

Renowned children's author and Channel i programming head Amirul Islam has passed away at the age of 62. He died at a hospital in Dhaka after being on life support following prolonged complications from kidney disease.

Islam was laid to rest at the Mirpur Shahid Buddhijibi Cemetery in his mother's grave. His funeral rites included multiple services held at Channel i, Bangla Academy, and the Golartek Eidgah field.

A prolific writer, Islam authored over 200 books, primarily focused on stories and rhymes for children. His literary contributions earned him the prestigious Bangla Academy Literary Award in 2006, along with numerous other national and international honors. Beyond his writing, he was a founding member of the Liberation War Museum and a fellow of the Bangla Academy.