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M. A. Bakeer Markar’s 25th Death Anniversary today Hallmark of Unity and Harmony – By Shiraza Rizvi Source : dailynews Deshamanya Marhoom Al Haj Mohammad Abdul Bakeer Markar whom I knew from my childhood was born on May 12, 1917 in Maradana, Beruwala. His father Hakeem Alia Marikkar Mohamed Marikkar belonged to a family of physicians whose ancestors too were physicians. Hakeem Alia Marikkar had his dispensary in Messenger’s Street, Colombo 12, opposite the house I was born and lived. His father and my father were very good friends. He started primary education at St. Sebastian’s College, Bandaranayake Mawatha in Hultsdrof and secondary education at Zahira College, Colombo. He was blessed with two sons Imthiaz Bakeer Markar and Yaseer Bakeer Markar and six daughters namely, Dinah, Shamim, Nylah, Haseeba, Faseeha and Faheema. Bakeer Markar was a fluent speaker and debater in all three languages and realizing his God given talent, he ...

Sep 12, 2022 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , ,
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Vale–Professor M .T.A Furkhan It is with deep sadness I inform you of the demise of Professor M.T.A, Furkhan who passed away on the 8th May 2022. He died of a cardiac arrest whilst being admitted to the Durdans Hospital (Emergency). The funeral took place at the Jawatte Burial Grounds on Monday 9th May 2022 at 10,30 am. Professor Furkhan was a former Principal  and Chairman of the Board of Governors, Zahira College, Colombo. He was also the former Chief Accountant & Commercial Manager of Walker Sons & Company Ltd. He left Walkers to take up the position of Prof. of Management Accounting at the Sri Jayawardenapura Campus and  later Chairman of Confifi Group. In 2005 President Chandrika Bandaranaike bestowed upon him the title DESAMANYA, the highest that one can get in Sri Lanka, for distinguished services Attached is an article I published in 2005 in appreciation & recognition of ...

May 9, 2022 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , ,
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Zahira College Colombo unveils The Portrait of AL – HAJ DESAMANYA – Professor M.T.A FURKHAN Zahira College Honours Deshamanya Professor Tony Furkhan Perry & Yasmin (Toronto, Canada) were elated to read the tributes extended to Deshamanya Professor Tony Furkhan for his great feat. Perry was very fortunate to have been selected by him during his tenure as the Chief Accountant of Walker Sons & Company Ltd. . Perry & Yasmin were deeply humbled by his magnanimous and gracious gestures. All three Professionals have relayed deserving accolades which will go down the annals of Zahira College. May the Divine Almighty continue to Shower His Divine Blessings on him with many more years of Prosperity & Good Health – Perry [Toronto Canada] ...

Jan 22, 2022 Posted by In Articles Tagged , ,
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