Kishoreganj, June 28 -- A quiet corner of the country mourns the passing of a man, Manu Mia, whose life was marked not by worldly wealth, but by an unwavering devotion to service.

Md Manu Mia of Algapara village in Joysiddhi Union, Itna upazila, Kishoreganj, revered across the district as 'Shesh Thikanar Karigor' or 'The Artisan of the Final Resting Place', breathed his last at 10:30am on Saturday at his home, leaving behind a legacy of selfless love and rare humility.

Joyasiddhi Union Parishad's Panel Chairman Md Bahauddin Thakur confirmed the news of his death, describing the moment as one that plunged the entire community into mourning.

For nearly five decades, Manu Mia quietly performed one of the most solemn acts of human kindness...