, Sept. 7 -- The death of eminent writer, researcher and intellectual Badruddin Umar has sparked deep grief in Bangladesh's cultural and academic spheres, with tributes recalling on social media about his uncompromising voice, historic works and fearless analyses.

Cultural Affairs Adviser Mostofa Sarwar Farooki shared a tribute post on Facebook, writing that Umar went beyond "the factory of one-sided history" to portray Bangladesh's critical turning points, adding his impartial analyses were unique though institutions sidelined him for questioning "fabricated Awami narratives."

"His historical discussions and impartial political analyses were unique. Yet, unfortunately, our institutions not only failed to celebrate him but even barred h...