Dhaka, June 1 -- Today marks the 56th death anniversary of Tofazzal Hossain Manik Mia, the fearless and iconic journalist who played a pivotal role in Bangladesh's nationalist movement.

A towering figure in the history of Bengali journalism, Manik Mia passed away on 1 June 1969 in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, at the age of 58.

Manik Mia was the founding editor of The Daily Ittefaq, which under his leadership became a powerful voice for the rights of the people and a symbol of resistance against the Pakistani regime.

His unwavering commitment to journalism as a tool for social and political liberation earned him widespread respect, and he came to be known across Bengal as the "fearless journalist".

To commemorate his legacy, various political...