Mahbubur Rahman (officer)
Mahbubur Rahman Bir Uttam | |
|---|---|
| Native name | মেহবুবুর রহমান |
| Born | Begumganj, Noakhali, East Bengal, Dominion of Pakistan |
| Died | 1 or 2 June 1981 Chittagong, Bangladesh |
| Allegiance | Bangladesh |
| Service | Bangladesh Army |
| Years of service | 1971–1981 |
| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Unit | East Bengal Regiment |
| Battles / wars | Bangladesh Liberation War |
| Awards | Bir Uttam |
Mahbubur Rahman (died 1 or 2 June 1981) was a Bangladeshi army officer and decorated war hero of the Bangladesh Liberation War. He was awarded the title of Bir Uttam, the second-highest gallantry award in Bangladesh.
Early life
[edit]Rahman was born in Banabaria village in Begumganj Upazila, Noakhali District.[1] His father was Mustafizur Rahman and his mother was Lutfunnahar.[1]
Career
[edit]Rahman served in the Pakistan Army as a lieutenant in the 4th East Bengal Regiment.[1] When the Bangladesh Liberation War broke out in 1971, he joined the fight for Bangladesh's independence.[1]
He played a significant role in Sector 2 of the Mukti Bahini, specifically in the Nirvoypur sub-sector.[1] He led several successful guerrilla operations against the Pakistan Army, including key battles in Comilla's Jagmohanpur, Dhanapur, Razar Mar Dighi, Phultali, and Chandpur's Hajiganj and Ashikati.[1]
One of his most notable operations took place in August 1971, when he led an ambush on a Pakistani army camp in Miabazar, Comilla.[1] The surprise attack forced the enemy to retreat.[1] In October, he led two more raids on Pakistani camps in the same area, killing many enemy soldiers and disrupting their movements along the Comilla-Chittagong route.[1] His actions made him a feared figure among enemy forces.[1]
For his actions, Rahman was awarded the title of Bir Uttam.[1] According to the 1973 government gazette, his gallantry number was 20.[1]
Death
[edit]Rahman was killed in Chittagong on either 1 or 2 June 1981, following the assassination of President Ziaur Rahman.[2][1] At the time, he was a lieutenant colonel of the Bangladesh Army, and his uncle was General Muhammad Abul Manzur, the alleged mastermind of the assassination.[3][4] He was unmarried at the time of his death.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n "তোমাদের এ ঋণ শোধ হবে না". Prothom Alo. 7 June 2012. Archived from the original on 6 December 2019. Retrieved 6 June 2025.
- ^ "Anomalies in court martial". The Daily Star. 2014-05-31. Archived from the original on 2023-09-24. Retrieved 2025-06-06.
- ^ Hashmi, Taj (2020-08-11). "A New Beginning for Bangladesh: The Legacy of Ziaur Rahman,1975-1981". South Asia Journal. Retrieved 2025-06-06.
- ^ Lifschultz, Lawrence (23 February 2014). "The murder of Major General Abul Manzur, Bir Uttam". The Daily Star. Retrieved 6 June 2025.