FF Azahar Ali passes away

CHATMOHAR, PABNA, Oct 22: Azahar Ali Sarkar, deputy commander of the Chatmohar Upazila Freedom Fighter Command in the district, died at his home early Wednesday. He was 75.

Ignatius Gomes, Commander of the local Freedom Fighters’ Unit, said Sarkar had been suffering from various age-related illnesses and died while receiving treatment at around 2:40 am.

Sarkar was the son of late Abdul Kader Sarkar of Mahela Shukur Bhanga Village in Parshadangha Union of Chatmohar Upazila.

He is survived by his wife, one son, three daughters, fellow freedom fighters, friends, relatives and numerous well-wishers.