Abdus Sattar (78), risked his life during the 1971
Liberation War. Taking up arms, he fought to secure the red and green flag of
an independent Bangladesh. Yet, in his final farewell, the freedom fighter was
denied even the state honor he deserved.
His family was eventually forced to bury him without a guard
of honor. The incident has triggered allegations of negligence against the
Brahmanpara Upazila administration in Cumilla. Family members, local residents
and fellow freedom fighters h...
