49th death anniversary of Lt Col Abdul Qadir today

Today is the 49th death anniversary of Lt Col Muhammad Abdul Qadir.

On this day in 1971, he was martyred, says a press release.

Qadirabad Cantonment in Natore was named after him for his contributions to the 1971 Liberation War. The government also issued a postal stamp 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 eminent journalist Nadeem Qadir. His family urged all to pray for the salvation of the departed soul.