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- ↑ Nirbachito probondho ,Kollol prokashoni ISBN 984 617 009 2
- ↑ Discussion on Kazi Abdul Odud held on Department of Bengali , Govt. Rajendra college Faridpur . Date : 10-3-2013
- ↑ Kazi Abdul Wadud : Somaj cheytona ,Dr. Sahin Afjal .First publish : Ekushey Boimela 2005
- ↑ Kazi Abdul Oduder songkhipto Jibonponji ,porishistho ,Nirbachito probondho Edition : Mossamot Selina khatun .,Lecturer ,Bengali ,Eden Govt. Mohila college
- ↑ Discussion on Kazi Abdul Odud held on Department of Bengali , Govt. Rajendra college Faridpur . Date : 10-3-2013
- ↑ Nirbachito probondho ,Kollol prokashoni ISBN 984 617 009 2
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