Mahbub Uddin Ahmed
Mahbub Uddin Ahmed Bir Bikram | |
|---|---|
| Native name | মাহবুব উদ্দিন আহমেদ |
| Allegiance | Bangladesh |
| Branch | East Pakistan Police / Bangladesh Forces |
| Years of service | 1971 |
| Battles / wars | Bangladesh Liberation War |
| Awards | Bir Bikram |
Mahbub Uddin Ahmed is a veteran of the Bangladesh Liberation War and a former police officer.[1] He is known for leading the guard of honour at the swearing-in ceremony of the Mujbnagar government, the wartime government of Bangladesh.[1][2] He was awarded the third-highest gallantry award of Bangladesh, Bir Bikrom.[1]
Career
At the start of the Bangladesh Liberation War in 1971, Ahmed served as the police chief of the Jhenaidah sub-division.[3]
Ahmed joined the armed struggle after the war began and was crucial in assisting senior leaders, including Tajuddin Ahmad and Amir-ul Islam, in crossing into India for diplomatic support.[3]
Ahmed is best known for presenting the guard of honour to acting president Syed Nazrul Islam at the historic Mujibnagar oath-taking ceremony on 17 April 1971.[4][3][5] The day is commemorated as Mujibnagar Day.[6]
A road in Chaklapara, Jhenaidah, was named after Ahmed.[1] He unveiled the plaque on 29 November 2020, recalling memories of the war alongside family members, veterans, local Awami League leaders and public representatives.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e "Road in Jhenaidah named after Bir Bikram Mahbub Uddin". Dhaka Tribune. Retrieved 2025-04-26.
- ^ "Remembering the oath-taking of Mujibnagar government". The Daily Star. 2022-04-17. Archived from the original on 2024-10-13. Retrieved 2025-04-26.
- ^ a b c Zayeef, Ahmed (2021-04-17). "A remarkable guard of honour". Prothomalo. Retrieved 2025-04-26.
- ^ "April 17: A day that defined our existence". Awami League. Retrieved 2025-04-26.
- ^ "Mujibnagar - Banglapedia". en.banglapedia.org. Retrieved 2025-04-26.
- ^ "Historic Mujibnagar Day observed in districts -". The Daily Observer. Retrieved 2025-04-26.