Faraaz Ayaaz Hossain

Remembering Faraaz through Proshanta Karmakar’s Art

Slated to run till April 19, 2023, the exhibition also has abstract paintings in bright colors and letters inspired from love and compassion that is extended towards Faraaz Ayaaz Hossain, by the people he has left behind.

The uncomfortable conversation around 'Faraaz'

Earlier, the official trailer for Hansal Mehta's thriller film, "Faraaz", was released. The film is said to be based on the tragic Holey Artisan café incident, which shook the country to the core on July 1, 2016.

‘Faraaz’ vs ‘Saturday Afternoon’: Farooki opens up to media

As Bollywood gets ready to release “Faraaz”, a movie based on the Holey Artisan attack, Mostofa Sarwar Farooki’s “Saturday Afternoon”—based on the same event—is still stuck in censor board limbo.

Faraaz’s message to the world

Stumbling across a post on the meaning of “Faraaz”, I was taken aback by the qualities attributed to this name – “someone full of love”, one who “creates balance and harmony for anyone lucky enough to be called his friend”.

Talha conferred with Faraaz Hossain Courage Award

Daffodil University student Khondaker Abu Talha, who heroically gave his life trying to fight muggers in Dhaka, is conferred with “Faraaz Hossain Courage Award 2017”.

Kuldip Nayar's Tribute to Faraaz Hossain / Death be not proud

There is no doubt that Faraaz sacrificed his life for his friends (one Indian and the other a US citizen), who were the real targets of the terrorists. This does not make amends for the brutal killing, but it does tell a saga of unbelievable bravery. True, he is mentioned with great respect in every Bangladeshi home and cited as an example of courage, but his distraught parents and grandparents can never be consoled.

Muhith stresses need to fortify parental bond

Finance Minister AMA Muhith underscores the need to strengthen the bond between parents and children in view of the recent attacks held in Bangladesh.

Kulkhwani of Faraaz tomorrow

The kulkhwani of Faraaz Ayaaz Hossain, who was brutally killed along with 19 other hostages in a militant attack at a Dhaka café on July 1, is to be held on July 10 after Asr prayers.

Faraaz’s body taken to grandfather’s home

The body of Faraaz Ayaaz Hossain, who was brutally killed along with 19 other hostages in a militant attack at a Dhaka café last Friday, was taken to his grandfather’s house at Gulshan this afternoon.

April 15, 2023
April 15, 2023

Remembering Faraaz through Proshanta Karmakar’s Art

Slated to run till April 19, 2023, the exhibition also has abstract paintings in bright colors and letters inspired from love and compassion that is extended towards Faraaz Ayaaz Hossain, by the people he has left behind.

January 18, 2023
January 18, 2023

The uncomfortable conversation around 'Faraaz'

Earlier, the official trailer for Hansal Mehta's thriller film, "Faraaz", was released. The film is said to be based on the tragic Holey Artisan café incident, which shook the country to the core on July 1, 2016.

January 18, 2023
January 18, 2023

‘Faraaz’ vs ‘Saturday Afternoon’: Farooki opens up to media

As Bollywood gets ready to release “Faraaz”, a movie based on the Holey Artisan attack, Mostofa Sarwar Farooki’s “Saturday Afternoon”—based on the same event—is still stuck in censor board limbo.

July 1, 2022
July 1, 2022

Faraaz’s message to the world

Stumbling across a post on the meaning of “Faraaz”, I was taken aback by the qualities attributed to this name – “someone full of love”, one who “creates balance and harmony for anyone lucky enough to be called his friend”.

December 2, 2017
December 2, 2017

Talha conferred with Faraaz Hossain Courage Award

Daffodil University student Khondaker Abu Talha, who heroically gave his life trying to fight muggers in Dhaka, is conferred with “Faraaz Hossain Courage Award 2017”.

July 18, 2016
July 18, 2016

Death be not proud

There is no doubt that Faraaz sacrificed his life for his friends (one Indian and the other a US citizen), who were the real targets of the terrorists. This does not make amends for the brutal killing, but it does tell a saga of unbelievable bravery. True, he is mentioned with great respect in every Bangladeshi home and cited as an example of courage, but his distraught parents and grandparents can never be consoled.

July 11, 2016
July 11, 2016

Muhith stresses need to fortify parental bond

Finance Minister AMA Muhith underscores the need to strengthen the bond between parents and children in view of the recent attacks held in Bangladesh.

July 9, 2016
July 9, 2016

Kulkhwani of Faraaz tomorrow

The kulkhwani of Faraaz Ayaaz Hossain, who was brutally killed along with 19 other hostages in a militant attack at a Dhaka café on July 1, is to be held on July 10 after Asr prayers.

July 4, 2016
July 4, 2016

Faraaz’s body taken to grandfather’s home

The body of Faraaz Ayaaz Hossain, who was brutally killed along with 19 other hostages in a militant attack at a Dhaka café last Friday, was taken to his grandfather’s house at Gulshan this afternoon.

July 3, 2016
July 3, 2016

Faraaz could have, but didn’t leave his friends

Young by blood and a friend like no other, Faraaz Ayaaz Hossain was among the 20 hostages who were killed during the 12-hour long Gulshan cafe siege.

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