FM unveils Uday Hakim’s new book ‘Rohossomoy Adam Pahar’ (Video)

M Mahfuzur Rahman: Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal has unveiled the cover of the new book of renowned writer, journalist, recitation artist and corporate personality Uday Hakim titled ‘Rohossomoy Adam Pahar’ (Mysterious Adam's Peak).

The book is a travelogue and written on Adams Peak, a beautiful and fascinating place in Sri Lanka. It takes the total number of the writer's published books to seven.

The Finance Minister unveiled the book cover on Monday (February 17, 2020) at his office in the Ministry of Planning in the capital. Joint-Chief of the Ministry of Finance Farid Aziz, Walton Executive Director SM Zahid Hassan, writer Uday Hakim, proprietor of Anindya Prokash Afzal Hossain and senior journalist Enayet Ferdous were among others present on the occasion.

The book is now available since last Thursday at stall No.31 of Anindya Prokash at Suhrawardy Udyan part of the ongoing Amar Ekushey Book Fair. The 144-page book has primarily been priced at Tk.300. Bayzid Ahmed makes the cover of the book.

Uday Hakim was born on 25 March in 1975 at Bordhonpara village under Mirzapur Upazila of Tangail District. After obtaining his graduation and post-graduation degrees in Mass Communication and Journalism from University of Dhaka, he worked 12 years in national Bangla dailies including Prothom Alo, Amar Desh, Kaler Kantha, Channel I and CSB Television.

Uday Hakim joined Walton Group in 2010. He is now working as Executive Director of the country’s electronics giant Walton. He is also playing the role of Advisory Editor for the country’s one of the leading news portals risingbd.com.

From his childhood, he loves to write and travel. He has already traveled over 30 countries and wrote a lot of travelogues. Famous Indian-Bengali singer Nachiketa made an album with songs written by Uday Hakim.

He is also a part-time lecturer in the Journalism, Communication and Media Studies Department of the State University. In addition, he is a member of several organizations like The Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry and Dhaka Reporters’ Unity, associate member of National Press Club and Tangail Press Club etc.



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