He was neither declared as a gazetted martyred freedom fighter, nor was any monument or establishment built in Faridpur in memory of his sacrifice. For the last two years, his family members are going door to door for official recognition for him as a martyred freedom fighter, but the delay in enlistment keeps frustrating the family. No recognition frustrates familyNowfel was listed as a gazette freedom fighter by the government, but his martyrdom has yet not been recognized. Every year different organizations including the district's Muktijoddha Command Council commemorates martyrdom of the seven freedom fighters, however the contribution of Nowfel as a martyred freedom fighter is yet to be officially recognized. The family called upon the government to enlist Nowfel’s name as a martyred freedom fighter to recognize his sacrifice for the motherland.

Source: Dhaka Tribune December 25, 2020 14:26 UTC