Mohammad Martuza
Mohammad Martuza, (Bengali: মোহাম্মদ মুর্তজা; – 14 December 1971) was a Bengali Physician, who was killed during the 1971 liberation war of Bangladesh.[1]
Education and career
Dr. Martuza joined the Dacca Medical Centre as a medical officer in 1955 after obtaining MBBS degree from Dacca Medical College in 1954.[1]
Important Works
Dr. Martuza was a serious writer, a dedicated communist. His notable works are:[1]
- Chikita Shastrer Kahini
- Prachin Vijnaner Kahini
- Hunaner Krisak Andolan
- Pak-Bharater Yudher Tatparya
- Jana Sankhya o Sampad
- Shanti na Shakti.
Death
He was picked up on 14 December by a group of Al Badrs from his university residence. He was taken blindfolded with a ‘orna’ of his beloved little daughter Miti.[1]
On 3 November 2013, Chowdhury Mueen-Uddin, a Muslim leader based in London, and Ashrafuz Zaman Khan, based in the US, were sentenced in absentia after the court found that they were involved in the abduction and murders of 18 people – nine Dhaka University teachers, six journalists and three physicians including Dr. Martuza – in December 1971.[2]
See also
- 1971 Bangladesh atrocities
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Roy, Ajay. "Homage to my martyr colleagues". Mukto Mona. Mukto Mona. Retrieved 6 December 2013.
- ↑ Chowdhury, Syed Tashfin (3 November 2013). "UK Muslim leader Chowdhury Mueen Uddin sentenced to death in Bangladesh". The Independent. Retrieved 7 November 2013.