Helal Hafiz a brave voice against dictatorship: Chief Adviser

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has expressed deep shock at the death of poet Helal Hafiz.

In a condolence message, Prof Yunus said the death of poet Helal Hafiz, a poet of rebellion and love, is an irreparable loss to the Bangla language and literature.

The chief adviser said poet Helal Hafiz was the power of youth and a brave voice against dictatorship.

He sought eternal peace of the departed soul and expressed deep sympathy to the bereaved family members.

Country’s renowned poet Helal Hafiz passed away on Friday.

He was 76 years. 

He was brought dead to Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) Hospital at around 2:30 pm on Friday, said hospital's Director Brigadier General Md. Rezaur Rahman.

Helal Hafiz was suffering from glaucoma for a long time. He was also suffering from kidney, diabetes and nerve complications. 

Poet Helal Hafiz was born on October 7, 1948 in Netrokona. His first book of poems, ‘Je Jale Agun Jwale (The water where fire is ignited) was published in 1986. So far, the book has been printed more than 33 times. 

In addition to writing, he worked as a journalist for various newspapers including the Daily Jugantar for a long time. 

After publishing his first poetry collection ‘Je Jale Agun Jwale’ in 1986, the poet reached the peak of popularity.