Dhaka: Education Adviser Professor Dr CR Abrar today expressed profound shock and sorrow at the death of prominent writer, researcher, and leftist intellectual Badruddin Umar. In a message of condolence, the Adviser emphasized Umar's significant contributions to documenting the objective history of critical political, social, and cultural chapters in the country, including the language movement. He noted that Umar's death represents a great loss to both the nation and its intellectual heritage.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Badruddin Umar served as the president of the Jatiya Mukti Council and was recognized not only as a theoretician but also as a lifelong advocate against injustice. His unwavering commitment to speaking out for what he believed was right marked him as a formidable figure in the nation's socio-political landscape.
In his tribute, Prof Abrar prayed for the eternal peace of Badruddin Umar's soul and extended his deepest sympathies to the bereaved family, acknowledging the void left by Umar's passing.