Kazi Shahid Ahmed's 2nd death anniversary today

Today marks the 2nd death anniversary of Kazi Shahid Ahmed, the distinguished founder of Gemcon Group, a pioneering figure in post-independence journalism in Bangladesh, publisher and editor of Dainik Ajker Kagoj and a prominent sports organizer. He passed away on 28 August 2023 in Dhaka, according to a press release received yesterday.

Born on 7 November 1940 in Puraton Kasba, Kazipara, Jashore, Kazi Shahid Ahmed came from a respected family whose ancestral home was in Deyapara, Jashore. He pursued higher education at Lahore Engineering College and University, then part of Pakistan. After joining the Pakistan Army, his early postings were in Murree and Azad Kashmir and later in 1967 he attended the Young Engineers Officers' Course in Risalpur. He was among the founding platoon commanders of the Bangladesh Military Academy. On 2 January 1969, he married Ameenah Ahmed, with whom he built a family blessed with three children- Kazi Nabil Ahmed, Kazi Anis Ahmed, and Kazi Inam Ahmed - all accomplished in their respective fields.

 During the Liberation War of 1971, Kazi Shahid Ahmed and his family endured imprisonment in a Prisoner of War camp. After Bangladesh's independence, he played a remarkable role in nation-building, including his contribution to establishing the Bangladesh Military Academy in Cumilla.
 Moreover, Kazi Shahid Ahmed established the University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB) in 2002 in Dhaka city, the press release concludes.