Death anniversary of Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury

Sunday, July 1, 2012: 

Today is the 38th death anniversary of Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury, former minister, Awami League lawmaker and chairman of eastern council during the Liberation War of the country in 1971.

On the occasion, qurankhawani and a milad-mahfil will be held at his residence in Dampara of Chittagong city, said a press release.

Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Foundation and Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Smriti Parishad will jointly organise a discussion beside his grave.

Dr. Nurun Nahar Zahur

 

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