A day into the killing of Jagriti Prokashani owner, Somoy Prakashan publisher Farid Ahmed receives threat on his life through short message service (SMS).

Somoy is one of the prominent publication houses in the country. Former Executive Director of Bangladesh Gyan and Srijonshil Prokashak Samiti (an organisation of publishers), Farid Ahmed is the proprietor of the publication house. He earned immense fame as a publisher of creative books. Farid recently spoke to The Daily Star about Ekushey Boi Mela.