The 13th death anniversary of Language Movement veteran and veteran politician Abdur Razzaq Master was observed in Mohanganj upazila, Netrokona on Monday.
The Mohanganj Upazila unit of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) organized several programs to mark the day including the wearing of black badges, a mourning procession, grave visits, prayer sessions (doa mahfil) and a discussion meeting at the local party office where leaders paid rich tributes to his life and contributions.
Born on March 26, 1931 in Nauhal village, Abdur Razzaq Master actively participated in the 1952 Language Movement as a ninth-grade student and school captain, leading local processions demanding the recognition of Bangla. The Netrokona district administration later honored him as a recognized Language Movement hero (Bhasha Sainik).
Beyond his role in the historic language movement, he was a key organizer of politics in the haor region. He served as the founding president of the Mohanganj Upazila BNP for 20 years, having previously led Jagdal, the party’s precursor.
Educated at Mohanganj High School and Mymensingh Ananda Mohan College he spent years as a librarian and Bangla language teacher at Mohanganj Pilot High School. He was also a prominent cultural figure, directing over 100 traditional folk plays (jatra), coaching local sports teams and serving on multiple educational institution governing bodies.
Abdur Razzaq Master passed away on October 19, 2013 at Mymensingh Medical College Hospital. His eldest son Md. Selim Karnayen currently serves as the president of the Mohanganj Upazila BNP.
