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Capt Prodip Anwar has passed away
Captain Prodip Anwar died Friday in Melbourne, Australia at the age of 65, after a valiant battle with cancer. He had a very distinguished professional career as a merchant mariner, says a press release.
He was the son of Late Captain Mustafa Anwar, one of the most eminent aviators of the country and well known author Susmita Islam. He was the grandson of Poet Golam Mostafa.
He left behind his wife Nasreen Anwar (Swapna), three daughters Farheen (Dipti), Farzeen (Smita), Noureen and sister Monisha Huq (Babli) to mourn his death.
His Namaze-Janaza will be held today (Saturday) and he will be buried at the Springvale Cemetery in Melbourne.
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MESSAGES:
Dear Mariners,
It is with heavy heart I may inform you that Capt Prodip Anwar has passed away at 8.50 am (AEST)on Friday, 17th May 2013. Inna… Rajeoon.
Ex Fouzian, he joined National Shipping Corporation(Pakistan) in 1968 and left behind large number of friends and well wishers across the globe.
May God rest his soul in eternal peace
Kind regards
Dilwar Ali(6th Engr)
Melbourne
Note: You may send condolence at “[email protected]” which will be forwarded to his family
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From: Muztaba Reza [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Sunday, May 19, 2013 6:10 AM
To: Ghulam Hussain
Subject: Re: Capt Prodip Anwar
T
hank you Ghulam Bhai,
For so vividly summing up the tribute to this unsung hero and idol to many.
You have so correctly echoed the voices of so many of us.
Let’s keep his flames going, and rising high.
Kind Regards
Muztaba Reza
(Marine Academy 14th, Faujdarhat Ex cadet 18th Batch)
— On Sun, 5/19/13, Ghulam Hussain <[email protected]> wrote:
From: Ghulam Hussain <[email protected]>
Subject: Capt Prodip Anwar
Date: Sunday, May 19, 2013, 3:56 AM
Captain Prodip Anwar :
Superlatives aside, I shall continue to remember Prodip Bhai as an exceptionally polite, good natured and thorough gentleman. A man of wisdom with a PR above and beyond the normal. A merchant navy officer of the highest calibre and professionalism as indicated by the well reputed companies he has sailed for. He remains a hero figure for all aspiring officers of the Merchant Navy, steadfast, resolute, demanding but fair, an asset for any ownership and fleet. He exuded confidence without heroics and his strength was utmost integrity in his profession. Loyalty to his ship, his crew, his friend and colleagues were exemplary.
His commitment and duty towards family remains a testament to be emulated. I have seen him closely in South Shields when he and Swapna were expecting their first born. Prodip always welcomed you with a warm and firm handshake and Swapna, with her smile. He summed it all with the duet he sang frequently with Swapna, “Tere mere milan ki ye raina”.
I remember him, larger than life, attending a Cadet College Re-union when I was an aspiring student unsure of which profession to choose. I tend to believe his very presence was instrumental in many ways to guide many aspirants towards the merchant navy profession.
A suitable and deserving obituary for Prodip would be an impossibility since there is far too much to say. Doing justice to his epitaph would be failing since there was so much of goodness and well being in his one single soul and spirit.
All we do need to know is that his life was aptly a flame, which radiated an aura and lightened all those who came in close touch with him. Before being extinguished, this flame has lit up innumerable smaller flames through which his legend continues , in the life and spirits of the very many who looked up towards him.
We cherish and bid farewell to a man who endured, with dignity and courage. He has taught us humility and graciousness and showed us how to live life in its fullness. He was so proud of us, little did he realize how much prouder we were of him. We hold him close to our hearts and pray his family has the strength to endure his loss.
His memory and legend will live on despite the flame being extinguished. As will his legacy.
Captain Ghulam Hussain
(Academy 11th, OFA, 14th)
On 19 May 2013 08:43, Muztaba Reza <[email protected]> wrote:
Dear All,
As you may have already known that our beloved Capt. Prodip Anwar left us for eternity on last Friday in Australia.
Yesterday (Saturday), his namaaj e Janaaja was held at the Doncaster Town ,Victoria Province (Australia) and he was buried in a local cemetery.
Today (Sunday) , the community ,friends and family have organised a Qulkhani and Milad for him.
Prodip Bhai, or Capt. Prodip, was the way, he was fondly known to many of his fellow mates,juniors or senior colleagues, who knew him for his extra ordinary community and socio-cultural activities, in which he was always in the fore front, where ever he used be.
In this file photo ,(taken in the year 1965, some 48 years ago from now, when he was about seventeen years of age, taken from a drama play titled “Midsummer Nights Dream” by Shakespeare, staged in the Auditorium of Faujdarhat cadet college, Chittagong, Prodip Bhai on the left) depicts his early interest in co-curricular socio-cultural activities and the spirit of team building through such activities, in which he was engaged till his last days.
On this day of Qulkhani please pray for him.
Kind Regards
Muztaba Reza
(Marine Academy 14th Batch)
Innah lillah wa inlla ilaihi rajeon. May allah grant Capt. Prodip Anwar jannaul ferdous.
I pray for his family so that they can accept this great loss.
Allah hafez
Mohammed Monirul Islam
4th Batch
504-333-5004 (USA)
Very sorry to hear the news. May Allah rest him in heaven and give his family the strength to bear this tragic loss.
Best wishes
Mafiz (13th)
Dear Delawar Bhai,
ASA
I came to know around midday. (Innalillahe Wa Inna Ilaihe Rajeun).
When I tried to post in the FB, I found your double posting already there.
I have already posted on your FB Posting comments. This is only a warning for us from the Almighty that we all have to leave sooner or later. Now we should make sure that we actually successfully accomplish 5 times prayers, for our own sake.
I tried to call you all day – but could connect you from overseas. Later at night managed to talk to Bhabi.
MY POSTING WAS THIS MESSAGE TO ALL :-
A GREAT CHAPTER AMONG BANGLADESHI MARINERS AROUND THE WORLD & IN AUSTRALIA ESPECIALLY, HAS BEEN CLOSED, WITH THE DEMISE OF A MAN OF EXCELLENT PERSONALITY, SUPERB MANNERS & ETIQUETTE ALONG WITH ONE OF THE FINEST PR AMONG BANGLADESHIS AROUND THE GLOBE. HE WILL REMAIN A MEMORY AMONG OUR NATION – IT DOES NOT PREJUDICE THE FACT THAT HE WAS A COLLEAGUE OF MINE IN ONE OF THE FINEST COMPANY IN THE WORLD, U.A.S.C. / LIVERPPOL – WHERE WE SPENT MOST OF JUNIOR OFFICER’S LIFE IN FLEET OF 86 NEW SHIPS. FINALLY, WITH SADDENED ATMOSPHERE OF MELBOURNE, LET’S PRAY THAT ALLAH SWT WILL FORGIVE HIM & ACCEPT HIM IN JANNAH.
B Rgds
Capt. INAM
My personal condolence to such a nice man. We will all miss him.
May Allah give him Jannatul Ferdaus
Ghulam M. Suhrawardi, President & CEO
NMCI Group
National Marine Consultants, Inc.
236 Ernston Road, Parlin, NJ 08859, U.S.A.
Tel +1 732 553 9210 (ext 221), Fax +1 732 553 9215
Website: www.nmcigroup.com
Dilwar/all
We are deeply saddened at the news of Prodip.s eternal departure (Innah…razeyoon)
May Almighty Allah provide him a place in Jannat and may his family find the strength to bear the moments and ever.
Prodip was one of the closest friend that I had. We both sailed in the same fleet of United Arab before going our ways. We again came closer during our Masters’ oral. I will forever treasure his memories. He was a man of principle who never lost sight of truthfulness and seeking fairness.
He was a true gentleman and genuine friend. I definitely lost a true friend in Prodip.
May Allah guide his departed soul and guide us all.
ZAK. Wassalaam.
Forkan
To Dilwar Ali
Sorry to learn the sad news about Capt Prodip Anwar.
May Allah rest his soul and Grant peace and SABR to his family.
Capt H.Jaffrey
Dear Delwar Ali,
It is really a very sad news for all of our community members. He was well-known for his amicable character. I pray for his soul for eternal peace.
Thanks,
Ziauddin , 6th batch
Inna Lillahi wa Inna ilaihi rajeun, I sailed with him, he was one of the true gentleman, lively, confident, honest and caretaker onboard the ship I remembered from my cadet life experience. I hope Allah place him in Jannah.
Shafiul
“May Allah be merciful to the departed soul and grant him paradise” Akhter(13th)
Dear All,
Repeated below are two community news concerning sad demise of our beloved Prodip Bhai, for your immediate attention, collected from ex students forum of Faujdarhat Cadet College.
Apolgies if any one recives this mail twice.
Pls circulate this sad news to all those who are thought to be known by him.
Kind Regards
Muztaba Reza (Marine Academy 14th batch)
at China
Dear All,
Repeated below, some further community Notes regarding our beloved prodip Bhai, collected through sources of “Old Faujians Association”, of which he was a part:
QUOTE
Some of you may already have heard the tragic news. I have known Prodip since we were teenagers, he in class VII and I in class VIII. We were even room mates for a brief period in Babar house. I am at a loss for words to express my personal anguish even though his long struggle against a debilitating cancer over a period of 20 years may have prepared us mentally for this final and almost inevitable turn of events.
Prodip was a man who personified “grace under pressure”. His courage and equanimity in dealing with his extreme physical adversity is a wonderful example which will be an inspiration to whoever came in contact with him.
May Allah look after him in the hereafter.
I am forwarding to all you two community bulletins which are self explanatory.
Best wishes
Mushfiq
Batch-06
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Bulletin 2:
Dear friends,
Further to our previous announcement of the sad news of Captain Prodip Anwar’s passing away, please note the following details regarding funeral arrangements and post-funeral Qulkhani/Milad.
Capt. Anwar’s body will be washed and prepared at the Umma centre located at 72 George Street, Doncaster East (map attached) and there will be a short viewing period at the mosque between 11.45 AM and 12.20 PM tomorrow, Saturday 18 May. Namaze-Janaza prayers will be held at 12.30, immediately after Zohar prayers.
The Janaza congregation will proceed to Springvale Cemetery (map attached) and burial will take place at 2.00 PM. The burial ground is located in the New Muslim Graveyards at the end of 10th Avenue of the cemetery – entrance from Police road is most convenient.
Qulkhani will be held on Sunday, 19 May, at the Clarinda Community Centre Library, located at 58-70 Viney St, Clarinda VIC 3169 (Melway Reference 78 J6). All participants are requested to reach by 3.00 PM sharp.
The time and place of all events are summarized below for your convenience.
Saturday:
11.45 AM – 12.20 PM ; viewing, Doncaster mosque, 72 George Street, Doncaster East
12.30 PM ; Janaza prayers at the mosque, following Zohr prayers
2.00 PM ; Burial at Springvale Cemetery. Entrance from Police road
Sunday:
Qulkhani/Milad
,
3.00 PM, Clarinda Community Centre Library, 58-70 Viney St, Clarinda VIC 3169
(Melway Reference 78 J6)
Bulletin 1:
Friday, 17 May 2013
Dear friends,
With a great sense of bereavement, it is our sad duty to inform you that our beloved Capt. Prodip Anwar passed away this morning at 8.50 AM at the Peter Mac hospital. Inna Lillahi wa inna ilaihi raji’un.
His immediate family members have been standing vigil by his bedside for the last several days. At this time of sorrow we offer them our deepest sympathy and pray to the Almighty that they can bear this irreparable loss with courage. We also take this opportunity to offer them the full support of our community.
Capt. Anwar’s personal courage in coping with his physical adversity is an example to all of us. He was a friend, a mentor, a counsellor and most of all a genuine well wisher of anyone who came in contact with him. He leaves behind an example worthy of emulation.
Capt. Anwar’s Namaze-Janaza will be held tomorrow, Saturday, at the Umma centre in Doncaster and he will be buried at the Springvale Cemetery soon after the Janaza.
Exact timing of these events will be announced in a follow-up announcement as soon as details are finalized.
In the meantime please pray for the deceased and may Allah take care of him.
UNQUOTE
Muztaba Reza (14th Batch)
at China
Very sorry to hear the news. He gave a brave fight with the cancer.
May Allah rest him in heaven and give his family the strength to bear this tragic loss.
Sent from Abid’s iPhone
Dear Mariners,
It is with heavy heart I may inform you that Capt Prodip Anwar has passed away at 8.50 am (AEST)on Friday, 17th May 2013. Inna… Rajeoon.
Ex Fouzian, he joined National Shipping Corporation(Pakistan) in 1968 and left behind large number of friends and well wishers across the globe.
May God rest his soul in eternal peace
Kind regards
Dilwar Ali(6th Engr)
Melbourne
Neaz
Deeply saddened by this news. I was talking about Pradip Bhai with Kaisar only last week and was supposed to phone him soon but he has left us before that. I have known him as a very broad minded gentleman for a long time, in fact since I was a cadet. Please convey my deepest condolences to Bhabi and the bereaved family and I pray for the departed soul.
Best regards
Khairul
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My homage to the departed soul. Would somebody confirm if Capt. Prodip Anwar was the son of Capt. Mustafa Anwar, who was a pilot of Indian Airlines Corporation during 1954 and authored a book on Civil Aviation in India.
I pray for the salvation of the departed soul. May Allah keep his soul in eternal peace. We all have to leave this beautiful world. This world is a transient place. May Allah stay beside other members of his family.