Writer Fazle Rabbi, former director of the National Book Centre and Bangla Academy, passed away early this morning at the age of 92.
He is survived by a son and two daughters.
His namaz-e-janaza will be held after Isha prayers today at Gulshan-1 Jame Mosque in the capital.
He will be laid to rest tomorrow after Fajr prayers at Agla in Nawabganj.
Rabbi joined the National Book Centre as its director in 1979 and served in the position for nearly one and a half decades.
He was one of the key organisers of the Ekushey Book Fair and played a pioneering role in promoting the library movement in Bangladesh, including establishing Sudhijan Pathagar in Narayanganj.
Among his notable books are Chhapakhanar Itikatha (The History of Printing Presses), Smritite Bangla Academy (Memories of Bangla Academy), Granthakendra’r Dingulo (The Days at the National Book Centre), Bangladesher Grantha O Granthagar (Books and Libraries of Bangladesh), and Bhramane Swadesh O Bidesh (Travels at Home and Abroad).
His translated works include Mukhtar Lubis’s Fear and Michael Jackson’s Moonwalk (My Story).
Bangla Academy Director General Mohammad Azam expressed deep shock and sorrow at Rabbi’s death.
Azam said Rabbi had made significant contributions to the establishment and development of the Bangla Academy Press.
In a condolence message, he prayed for the eternal peace of the departed soul and conveyed his deep sympathy to the bereaved family members.
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