Bir Shrestha Nur Mohammad’s 45th death anniversary today

Monday's daylong programme include laying floral wreaths at his memorial and followed by a special prayer and discussion. Nur Mohammad was born on February 26, 1936 at Narail's Mahiskhola village (later renamed Nur Mohammad village). He joined the then East Pakistan Rifles (EPR), now Border Guard Bangladesh, on February 26, 1959. He was transferred to Jessore on July 10, 1970 and later promoted to Lance Nayek. He took part in the Liberation War from Sector-8. The gallant soldier sacrificed his life for the cause of an independent Bangladesh on this day in 1971 during a battle with Pakistani army in Goalhati of Jessore. He was laid to rest in Kashipur village of Sharsha upazila. He is survived by his wife Fazilatunnessa, son Golam Mostofa and three daughters. In his honor, Bir Shestha Nur Mohammad School and College was established in Narail.