Freedom fighter and retired head teacher Tofazzal Hossain passed away at his home in Dolong, Chatmohar, Pabna, on Friday morning. He was 76 years old. He is survived by his wife, one son, two daughters, grandchildren, and many admirers. His son, schoolteacher Forhad Nasim Lavlu, said his father had been under treatment for various age-related illnesses.

According to Assistant Freedom Fighter Commander Ignasius Gomez (Inu Master), the first funeral prayer with state honors was held after Juma prayers at Dolong Madrasa field in the municipal area. The second funeral prayer took place after Maghrib at his village home in Charnabin, Chaikola Union, followed by burial at the local cemetery.

The report highlights the community’s respect for the late freedom fighter, who served as a teacher and contributed to education and the liberation movement in the region.