Gafur Bahini
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Gafur Bahini[a][1][2][3] was a militia that was formed in the beginning of the Bangladesh Liberation War. Abdul Gafur, Mohiuddin Manik and Benilal Das Gupta took an initiative to create a force, that would fight Pakistani troops in Barisal, It later on merged with the Force of Captain Shahjahan.[4][1]
| Gafur Bahini | |
|---|---|
| গফুর বাহিনী | |
| Founders |
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| Dates of operation | 1971 |
| Merged into | Force of Captain Shahjahan |
| Country | Bangladesh |
| Active regions | Barisal, Bangladesh |
| Allies |  Mukti Bahini
|
| Opponents |  Pakistan Army |
| Battles and wars | Bangladesh Liberation War |
Formation
Initially, this force was intended to resist Pakistani occupation in southern Barisal. Later on, the militia became known as the Gafur Bahini. The group's weapons and ammunition support was given by Abul Hasnat Abdullah, and help from commanders of the Kodaldoa Camp which was situated in Agailjhara, Barisal.[4]
Military engagements
Gafur Bahini conducted successful guerilla operations in Banaripara, Jhalakathi, Pirojpur, Swarupkathi and other various areas in Barisal. Gafur Bahini had coordination with the Mujib Bahini, and conducted several operations with the Mujib Bahini.[1][4]
Merging
According to The Daily Star, when Captain Shahjahan established his sub-sector in southwestern area of Bangladesh, the Gafur Bahini merged with his force. After the war, Abdul Gafur and Mohiuddin Manik were awarded with Bir Protik for their contribution.[4]
See also
References
- ^ a b c ডেস্ক, প্রথম আলো (2021-12-02). গফুর বাহিনী [Gafur Bahini]. Prothom Alo (in Bengali). Retrieved 2024-07-14.
- ^ Islam, Sirajul; Miah, Sajahan; Khanam, Mahfuza; Ahmed, Sabbir, eds. (2012). "War of Liberation, The". Banglapedia: the National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh (Online ed.). Dhaka, Bangladesh: Banglapedia Trust, Asiatic Society of Bangladesh. ISBN 984-32-0576-6. OCLC 52727562. OL 30677644M. Retrieved 4 October 2024.
- ^ "মুক্তিযুদ্ধ". Banglapedia (in Bengali).
- ^ a b c d Hossain, Major General Md Sarwar (2019-03-26). "The irregular forces of Bangladesh Liberation War". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2024-07-14.