Kamal Lohani


Kamal Lohani was a Bangladeshi journalist. He was awarded Ekushey Padak in 2015 by the Government of Bangladesh. He served as the director general of Shilpakala Academy from April 2009 until April 2011.

Career

Lohani got his first job as a journalist in the Daily Millat in 1955. He joined as a secretary at Chhayanaut, a cultural organization, in 1962. He formed a left cultural organization – Kranti in 1967.

Personal life

In 1960, Lohani married Syeda Dipti Rani. She was his fellow political party member. Together they had two daughters and a son.

Death

Lohani died on 20 June 2020 from COVID-19 related complications.