Zaraif Ayaat Hossain

The writer is an Emory University alumnus and elder brother of Faraaz Ayaaz Hossain.

Eight years since Chotoo, four years since Nana Bhai

The same day belongs to two of them, and maybe that’s exactly what they’d want.

5m ago

Symbols of ethics and courage

While Nana Bhai left a void when he passed away, and Faraaz’s life ended suddenly at such a tender age, they live on in our hearts.

1y ago

The visionary and the hero

July 1 for many reasons could have been a day of mourning, but as I look back at the past six years I see instead, a day of immense significance.

2y ago

A day to celebrate Faraaz, and heroes who keep inspiring us

Today marks four years since the terrorist attack at the Holey Artisan Bakery, we find ourselves in a moment of darkness yet again. A pandemic that has crippled not just Bangladesh, but the entire world.

4y ago

In honour of Courage and Friendship

On March 29, 2016, Emory University took the decision that they would not leave Faraaz and Abinta as mere memories.

7y ago
July 1, 2024
July 1, 2024

Eight years since Chotoo, four years since Nana Bhai

The same day belongs to two of them, and maybe that’s exactly what they’d want.

July 1, 2023
July 1, 2023

Symbols of ethics and courage

While Nana Bhai left a void when he passed away, and Faraaz’s life ended suddenly at such a tender age, they live on in our hearts.

July 1, 2022
July 1, 2022

The visionary and the hero

July 1 for many reasons could have been a day of mourning, but as I look back at the past six years I see instead, a day of immense significance.

July 1, 2020
July 1, 2020

A day to celebrate Faraaz, and heroes who keep inspiring us

Today marks four years since the terrorist attack at the Holey Artisan Bakery, we find ourselves in a moment of darkness yet again. A pandemic that has crippled not just Bangladesh, but the entire world.

April 22, 2017
April 22, 2017

In honour of Courage and Friendship

On March 29, 2016, Emory University took the decision that they would not leave Faraaz and Abinta as mere memories.