Mahbubur Rahman (captain)
Mahbubur Rahman | |
|---|---|
| Native name | মাহবুবুর রহমান |
| Born | Eidgahbosti, Dinajpur, East Pakistan |
| Died | 26 November 1971 Gauripur, near Kanaighat, Sylhet, Bangladesh |
| Allegiance | Bangladesh |
| Branch | Bangladesh Army |
| Years of service | Before 1971 – 1971 |
| Rank | Captain (posthumous) |
| Unit | 1st East Bengal Regiment |
| Battles / wars | Bangladesh Liberation War |
| Awards | Bir Uttom |
Mahbubur Rahman was a Bangladeshi military officer and freedom fighter who was posthumously awarded the title of Bir Uttom, the second-highest gallantry award of Bangladesh, for his actions in the Bangladesh Liberation War.
Early Life
Rahman was born in Eidgahbosti, Dinajpur District.[1] His father was A.M. Tasiruddin Ahmed Chowdhury and his mother was Jarina Khatun.[1]
Career
In 1971, Rahman was a Lieutenant in the Pakistan Army's Frontier Force Regiment, posted at Comilla Cantonment.[1]
When the Bangladesh Liberation War began, Rahman left the cantonment on 29 March and joined the War.[1] He joined the Mukti Bahini and was promoted to the rank of Captain.[1] He was appointed commander of the Alpha Company of the regular force, 1st East Bengal Regiment under Z Force of Major Ziaur Rahman.[1] He actively participated in several battles, including in Kamalpur, Jamalpur district.[1]
Death and legacy
In November 1971, Rahman was leading his company near Kanaighat in Sylhet.[1] On the morning of 26 November, Pakistani forces launched a surprise attack. Though the Alpha Company was in a vulnerable position, he led a counterattack.[1] He was shot dead in the battle which his unit won.[1] In recognition of his bravery, Rahman was posthumously awarded the title Bir Uttom, the second-highest gallantry award of Bangladesh.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Rahman, Rashidur (9 June 2012). "তোমাদের এ ঋণ শোধ হবে না". Prothom Alo. Archived from the original on 19 June 2017. Retrieved 7 June 2025.