Revisiting the legacy of eminent artist Murtaja Baseer

August 17 would have been eminent artist, poet, litterateur, Language Movement veteran and versatile genius Murtaja Baseer's 89th birthday. The art maestro passed away today at 9:10 am, while undergoing treatment at the ICU unit of Evercare Hospital in Dhaka. His elder daughter, Munira Baseer, confirmed the news to The Daily Star. The artist was admitted to the hospital due to