Dhaka, July 22 -- Today, my heart is heavy beyond words. I have lost a cherished friend, Bangladesh has lost one of its brightest lights, and the world has lost a true artist, a mentor, and a humanitarian-Professor Hamiduzzaman Khan.

Hamiduzzaman bhai was not just a sculptor of bronze and stone-he was a sculptor of souls. With hands that crafted the monumental and a heart that understood the delicate, he helped shape how we remember our history, honour our martyrs, and dream of beauty in public life.

He passed away on Sunday, July 20, at United Hospital in Dhaka, after fighting pneumonia and dengue. But to me, and to so many who loved him, he remains immortal, etched in every corner of the world where his sculptures stand tall ( for ins...