Dhaka: Eminent writer, researcher, politician, and intellectual Badruddin Umar was laid to eternal rest at Jurain graveyard in the city this afternoon. Jatiya Mukti Council Secretary Faizul Hakim confirmed the event, noting that earlier, his namaz-e-janaza was held at the Central Jame Mosque of Dhaka University.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Badruddin Umar’s body was taken to Central Shaheed Minar at 10 am, where people from all walks of life, including political parties, politicians, writers, and researchers, paid their last respects. Badruddin Umar passed away at Bangladesh Specialized Hospital at 10:05 am yesterday after battling age-related complications.
Born on December 20, 1931, in Bardhaman, India, Badruddin Umar was the son of Abul Hashim, a Muslim nationalist politician of the sub-continent. His writings on the nationalist movement in Bangladesh, religion, and politics significantly impacted the liberation of Bangladesh. Some of his notable works include “Samprodayikota” (1966), “Sangskritir Sangkat” (1967), and “Sangskritik Samprodayikota” (1969).
A longtime Marxist thinker, Badruddin Umar began his career as a part-time lecturer at Dhaka University and later founded the Department of Sociology at Rajshahi University. He was the president of the Bangladesh Krishok Federation and served as central coordinator of the Gonotantrik Biplobi Jote. In 2003, he established the Jatiya Mukti Council, where he served as president until his death.