A column published on July 9, 2026, in the Bangladeshi newspaper Amar Desh by writer Minar Rashid sharply criticizes Meher Afroz Shaon, widow of author Humayun Ahmed, accusing her of offending national sentiment through a recent online post labeled “July CDI.” The writer alleges that despite public outrage, no state action has been taken against her due to her social standing and connection to the late author.

The article expands its criticism to what it describes as widespread hypocrisy among Bangladesh’s cultural and intellectual elites. It argues that many prominent figures in the arts and media have used moral and patriotic rhetoric while engaging in personal and political misconduct. The writer connects these issues to broader moral decline and political influence within the ruling party.

The column also revisits Humayun Ahmed’s personal life, portraying his marriage to Shaon as a moral and cultural rupture that shocked the nation. It concludes by calling for an investigation into Shaon’s activities, linking them to political and ideological manipulation within Bangladesh’s cultural sphere.