Expressing profound shock at the death of Poet Rafique Azad, President Abdul Hamid has said the poet's contribution to the world of Bangla poem will be remembered forever.
In a condolence message, the president said the loss that has been created in the literary arena of Bangladesh in the death of Rafiq Azad is irreparable.
The president also prayed for eternal peace of the departed soul of the poet and conveyed his sympathy to members of his bereaved family.
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Rafiq Azaz passed away at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) on Saturday. He was 73.
The body of Rafiq Azad will be kept at Central Shaheed Minar from 10am to 12pm on March 14 for people to pay homage.
Later, the poet's body will be taken to Bangla Academy for poets and writers to pay respects. The namaz-e-janaza of the freedom fighter will be held at Dhaka University Central Mosque. He will be buried at Mirpur Shaheed Buddhijibi Graveyard on the same day.
