Renowned Bangladeshi photographer and human rights activist , along with other detainees, has been released by . A Turkish Airlines flight carrying Alam has already departed for , according to a statement issued by the on Friday (October 10).

The statement added that the flight is expected to land in Istanbul at around 2:30 p.m. local time.

Bangladesh’s Consul General in Istanbul, , welcomed Shahidul Alam upon his arrival at the airport.

Chief Adviser expressed his gratitude to Turkish President for his support in securing Alam’s release and repatriation from Israel.

People from all walks of life paid tribute to world-renowned artist S M Sultan on his 31st death anniversary on Friday (10 October) in Narail.
The commemoration took place at the Sultan Complex, where floral wreaths were placed at the artist’s grave by the S M Sultan Foundation, Narail District Administration, Sultan Memorial Museum, District Shilpakala Academy, and Narail Press Club, among others.

Senior officials including Deputy Commissioner Sharmin Akter Jahan, Superintendent of Police Md Rabiul Islam, and other government representatives joined cultural leaders and local residents in honoring the late artist.

Earlier in the morning, a Qur’an recitation was held at Sultan’s residence, followed by a children’s art competition, an exhibition, prize-giving ceremony, and discussion session at Shishuswargo, an art center established in his memory.

Born on 10 August 1924 in Machimdia village of Narail, Sultan’s paintings were exhibited in Shimla, Lahore, Karachi, New York, Boston, Michigan, London, Dhaka, and Germany.

Throughout his career, he received numerous honors, including the Ekushey Padak (1982), Independence Award (1993), Resident Artist recognition (1984), and Bangladesh Fine Arts Honor (1986).

The celebrated artist, known for his secular humanist ideals, passed away on 10 October 1994 at the Combined Military Hospital in Jashore after a prolonged illness. He was laid to rest in the courtyard of his home in Narail.

Fifteen-year-old social activist Sudipta Debnath from Satkhira, Bangladesh, has been nominated for the International Children’s Peace Prize 2025. The nomination comes in recognition of his work on child protection, climate justice, and educational empowerment.

The prize is awarded annually by the KidsRights Foundation, a Netherlands-based organization that honors children worldwide who advocate for child rights.

For the past three years, Sudipta has been working in Bangladesh’s coastal regions to combat child marriage, child labor, and school dropout. His awareness campaigns—both online and offline—have helped prevent multiple child marriages and encouraged many families to prioritize education.

Through webinars, social media campaigns, and community workshops, Sudipta has reached thousands with messages about child safety, digital security, and the right to education.

A recent graduate of Satkhira Government High School, Sudipta is now studying in grade 11 at Satkhira Government College. He is the son of Jamini Kumar Debnath and Sejuti Debnath of Masterpara, Satkhira town.

Expressing his feelings, Sudipta said, “I’m truly honored to be nominated for the International Children’s Peace Prize. Working for children inspires me, and I wish to expand my efforts even further in the future.