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DHAKA, June 24, 2025 (BSS) - A funeral parade and namaz-e-janaza of deceased valiant freedom fighter (FF) Group Captain (retd) of Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) M Abul Kalam Azad was held today at BAF Base Bashar Parade Ground here.
The fearless Hero of the Great War of Independence passed away at 8 am on June 21 in Kolkata, India due to a heart attack, according to a press releaseissued by the Inter Service Public Relations (ISPR) here.
Azad was 75.
He was survived by his wife, three sons and a large number of admirers, the release said.
The ceremony was attended by the chiefs of army and air force, senior officers of the military forces and other officials from various ranks, it added.
Freedom Fighter Group Captain (retd) M Abul Kalam Azad was born on June 3, 1950 in a respected Muslim family of Solar Char village in Munshiganj district.
He was a heroic freedom fighter. His contribution to the 1971 War of Independence will be remembered by the nation forever.
Azad was commissioned in the MT C&E branch of the Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) on June 27, 1974 (with early seniority on June 27, 1972).
He retired with the rank of Group Captain on May 6, 2004 after serving for 28 years, 11 months and 6 days.
