Dhaka, Aug. 28 -- Zahir Raihan is an iconic writer, novelist and filmmaker. He had such a personality that in order show the truth he rarely cared about his own life. He remains ever immortal through his writings and films. His persistence in devoting himself for the awakening of the Bengali nation during the then domination of Pakistan is evident in his works.

With August 19 once more swinging in, we cannot help but look back again at the masterful works which this great personality has left. The most iconic element of this great filmmaker is the film Stop Genocide where he penned a documentary about the great Liberation War of Bangladesh.

Another noteworthy film of Zahir Raihan is Arek Phalgun where he talks about the Language Movemen...