On Friday marks the sixth death anniversary of Mohammad Badrul Ahsan, a distinguished columnist, editor, and banker remembered for his sharp wit and literary contributions.
Ahsan was best known for his long-running weekly column Cross Talk in The Daily Star, which he began in 2000.
His incisive writing earned him a loyal readership and established him as one of the country’s most recognizable voices in English-language journalism.
Beyond journalism, Ahsan had a successful career with Standard Chartered Bank, serving in both Dhaka and Dubai.
In 2010, he left banking to launch First News, the country’s first and only weekly news magazine, where he worked as publisher and editor until its closure.
He also authored several acclaimed books, including Grameen Bank and Muhammad Yunus, In Search of a Nation, and Tales from the Heart, published by Mowla Brothers.
His other works -- A Good Man in the Woods and Other Essays, Crosstalk Essays, and The Parallax View -- were published by The University Press Limited.
Family members, friends, and admirers have sought prayers for the eternal peace of his departed soul as they remember his legacy today.
