Today is the 16th death anniversary of SM Shafiul Azam, the doyen of civil service of Pakistan and Bangladesh and former chief secretary of the then East Pakistan, says a press release.
He was also a secretary to the central government of Pakistan, cabinet secretary and minister for jute, commerce and industry, energy and mineral resources.
To mark the day, SM Shafiul Azam Memorial Committee will hold elaborate programmes recalling his contribution to various fields.
Special programmes will also be held at Dr SM Muhammadul Haque Government Primary School and Shazadi Latifa Khatun Forkania Madrasa at his village home in Chittagong. Special prayers will also be offered for the salvation of his departed soul and alms will be distributed to the destitute.