Umar was deeply engaged in the Left movement
September 7, 2025, marks a day of deep mourning for Bangladesh’s political and cultural arena. On this day, we lost an uncompromising Marxist thinker, one of the foremost faces of the Left, and a tireless fighter with the pen--Comrade Badruddin Umar. Across nearly a century of life, he left behind a legacy of struggle, intellectual pursuit, and organizational leadership that remains an invaluable treasure for future generations.
Born on December 20, 1931, in Bardhaman, West Bengal, into a politically conscious family, Umar grew up in an environment steeped in progressive ideals. His father, Abul Hashim, was a noted Muslim League leader who opposed communal politics and stood for progressive causes. These influences nurtured Umar’s early awareness of national liberation and social justic...
