Annisul Huq
Remembering Annisul Huq: The man behind the public persona
Six years ago, a perfectly healthy man in his 60s just left me and my children in a state of shock and emptiness.
30 November 2023, 02:00 AM
One-on-one with Nawazish Ali Khan
Apart from collecting numerous accolades, Nawazish Ali Khan is also responsible for Humayun Ahmed’s initiation into TV dramas.
6 March 2023, 03:00 AM
All cards laid on the table, what now for Dhaka North?
One more day and it's election time for the northern part of the capital city. Residents of the Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) will choose their mayor for the second time in four years since the first mayoral election of a bifurcated Dhaka was held in 2015.
26 February 2019, 18:00 PM
Annisul Huq as initiator of Shilpir Pashe Foundation
It was a relief for Lucky Bhai. He now had a place to rest and recuperate to functional levels in what turned out to be the last months of his life. He could also get to meet legions of fans and well-wishers who would come and cheer him up. But the see-saw in his health continued. He would recover well enough and would start singing and composing, leaving his indomitable spirit tired, and have yet another relapse.
22 June 2018, 18:00 PM
A tribute to Annisul Huq's contribution to music
It was late 1980s. Narratives of the Liberation War were by then being systematically erased from national curriculums and psyche. No stories, movies or drama serials on the Liberation War were being aired. The Pakistani Army was by then being referred to as 'Pak Army' or simply 'Occupation Army'. The unexpected revival came about when Annis mentioned poignantly that someone in some nondescript part of
18 May 2018, 18:00 PM
Annisul awarded posthumously
The Information Communication Technology Division of the government accords the Smart Citizen Service Award to Annisul Huq posthumously for his achievement in turning the Dhaka North City Corporation into a smart city.
12 December 2017, 14:15 PM
DNCC mayoral post declared vacant
The government declares the mayoral post of Dhaka North City Corporation vacant after death of its mayor Annisul Huq.
4 December 2017, 12:03 PM
Annisul laid to rest
Dhaka North City Corporation Mayor Annisul Huq is laid to rest at Banani graveyard in the capital.
2 December 2017, 07:19 AM
Annisul Huq: A glimmer of hope gone
Annisul Huq, the confident, charismatic, inspiring and bold mayor of Dhaka North City Corporation, has passed away, and with him a bit of hope for millions of city dwellers.
1 December 2017, 18:00 PM
A city in mourning
We are deeply saddened by the passing away of Mayor Annisul Huq who has been fighting against a rare cerebral disease for the last three months. He left behind not only his family, relatives and a legion of friends from diverse walks of life but also many citizens who admired and respected him for his work as Dhaka North City Corporation's mayor.
1 December 2017, 18:00 PM
DNCC Mayor Annisul Huq passes away
Doctors in London officially declare Dhaka North City Corporation Mayor Annisul Huq dead, says assistant personal secretary of the mayor.
30 November 2017, 17:16 PM
DNCC Mayor Annisul still sedated as medicines not impacted him: Wife Rubana
Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) Mayor Annisul Huq, who is now being treated in a hospital in central London after falling ill, has been kept sedated as the medicines given so far have failed to make any impact.
26 August 2017, 05:50 AM
Mayor Annisul still in ICU, condition stable
Dhaka North City Corporation Mayor Annisul Huq, who was admitted to a hospital in central London after falling ill, is still at the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) but he is in a stable condition now.
17 August 2017, 07:26 AM
DNCC launches mobile app for quality services
With a view to ensuring quality service and enhancing security to the dwellers within short time, authorities of Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) inaugurate a mobile application, “Nagor”.
2 August 2016, 13:59 PM
Dhaka mayors get minister status
The two mayors of Dhaka city corporations are awarded the status of full minister, the mayor of Narayanganj City Corporation is given the status of deputy minister, according to a gazette notification.
21 June 2016, 10:58 AM
Karwan Bazar wholesale market to be shifted: Annisul
Mayor of Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) Annisul Huq expresses hope that the wholesale market of Karwan Bazar would be shifted to Jatrabari and Gabtoli within few months.
2 May 2016, 05:23 AM
Annisul for bringing storm drainage system under city corporations
If entrusted with the management of city’s storm drainage system, Dhaka city corporations will play a role in resolving the acute urban flooding and water logging problem in the capital city, said Dhaka North City Corporation Mayor Annisul Huq.
25 January 2016, 14:03 PM
Thank you Mr. Mayor
In a major step towards easing the city's crippling traffic congestion, Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) has freed the Shyamoli-Aminbazar road in the capital from illegal parking.
12 January 2016, 18:00 PM
Gabtoli bus stand traffic jam-free by Dec 30: Annisul
Dhaka North City Corporation Mayor Annisul Huq pledges to rid traffic congestion in the Gabtoli bus terminal area by December 30.
23 December 2015, 08:55 AM
Opinion: Can the mayor kill the dragon?
Mayor Annisul Huq had his first bitter taste of what lies ahead if he really wants to go about his promises with sincerity. His mission virtually failed when he went to supervise the clearing of the Tejgaon road where trucks are parked illegally, blocking the important connecting pathway.
30 November 2015, 07:11 AM