Hamidur Rahman and Novera Ahmed were the souls behind the original architectural design of the Shaheed Minar. But surely the biggest contribution he must be remembered for is the Shaheed Minar, or the beginning of the construction of it. There is a paramount need for us to rediscover him for the defining role he played in the advancement of Bengali history. The record suggests that it was he who went for the violent action which led to the killing of young Bengali men. The Shaheed Minar was the earliest of targets for the Pakistan occupation army on the night of March 25, 1971.

Source: Dhaka Tribune February 21, 2019 04:41 UTC