RANGPUR, Nov 9, 2021 (BSS) - Vice-chancellor of Begum Rokeya University,

Rangpur (BRUR) Professor Dr Md Hasibur Rashid today paid rich tribute to
martyred freedom fighter Khandker Mukhtar Elahi and other martyred at
Aiirkhamar mass grave in Lalmonirhat district.

   The tribute was paid to 19 martyred Bangalees, including freedom fighter
Khandker Mukhtar Elahi, in observance of the 50th anniversary of the genocide
conducted by the Pakistani occupation army at Aiirkhamar village on November,
9 in 1971.

   After placing a wreath at the monument erected at Aiirkhamar mass grave in
Lalmonirhat Sadar upazila, the Vice-chancellor offered doa and special
munajats there seeking divine blessings for the departed souls of the heroic
martyrs.

   Former Professor of Bloomsburg University in the United States Dr K
Mushtaq Elahi, Student Advisor of BRUR Md Nuruzzaman Khan, its Director of
Outdoor Activities Sabbir Ahmed Chowdhury and General Secretary of
Bangabandhu Parishad Md Mashiur Rahman were present.

   Later, the Vice-chancellor attended a commemorative discussion on 'The
life and philosophy of Khondker Mukhtar Elahi' arranged by North Bengal
Museum at its office in Kurigram district town as the chief guest.

   Chairman of Kurigram District Council Md Zafar Ali as the special guest
attended the function conducted by Founder of North Bengal Museum and Public
Prosecutor of Kurigram Advocate SM Abraham Lincoln.