Lt Col Qadir’s anniversary of death today
Lt Col Qadir's anniversary of death today
Today is the 50th death anniversary of valiant freedom fighter and intellectual Lt Col Muhammad Abdul Qadir.
On this day in 1971, he was killed by the Pakistan army, says a press release.
Qadirabad Cantonment in Natore was named after him for his contributions to the 1971 Liberation War.
The government this year listed him as a martyred intellectual. A few years ago, a postal stamp was also issued recognising him as one of the martyred intellectuals.
Qadir's grave was found in 2007 and he was reburied with full state and military honour at Qadirabad Cantonment in 2011.
He is the father of journalist Nadeem Qadir, currently the editor-in-charge of The Asian Age.
His family urged all to pray for the eternal peace of the departed soul.
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