Mohammad Farhad

Mohammad Farhad (July 5, 1938 - October 9, 1987) popularly known as "Comrade Farhad" was one of the architects of the independence of Bangladesh and the former President of Bangladesh Communist Party and a member of Bangladesh Parliament.

Early life

Mohammad Farhad was born in Khetripara of Dinajpur district in present Bangladesh. His father's name was Ahmed Sadakatul Bari and mother's was Tayabunnesa. He finished his matriculation from Dinajpur Jila School in 1953 and received his master's degree in Political Science from Dhaka University in 1961.

Political career

Mohammad Farhad was elected as a member of Bangladesh Parliament in 1986 from his home district Dinajpur, which he held until his death.

Death and legacy

On October 8, 1987, while visiting in Moscow, Russia as a delegate from Bangladesh Parliament, Mohammad Farhad died at the age of 49. He left behind his wife and two children. Moni Singh-Farhad Memorial Trust, which was established to keep his legacy alive, now serves as a popular center of intellectuals and free thinkers in Bangladesh.

References

The Daily Star: Contribution of Comrade Farhad recalled