Kuddus Bahini
| Kuddus Bahini | |
|---|---|
কুদ্দুস বাহিনী | |
| Active |  Bangladesh |
| Founder | Abdul Quddus |
| Area of operations | Barisal, Bangladesh |
| Allies | Force of Captain Shahjahan |
| Opponent(s) |  Pakistan Army |
| Battles and war(s) | Bangladesh War of Independence |
Kuddus Bahini was a militia during the Bangladesh War of Independence.[lower-alpha 1][1][2] Abdul Kuddus organized a force in Muladi, Barisal.[3][4]
Formation
After the Bangladesh War of Independence began, Abdul Kuddus organized a militia in Barisal which was composed of volunteers and retired military members. Later on, The group became larger. The militia became known as the Kuddus Bahini. The militia received ammunition support, weapons and military guidance by Captain Shahjahan.[3][4]
Military engagements
Kuddus Bahini conducted several operations, raids and ambushes on Pakistani positions, most notably in Mehendiganj, Muladi and Hizla and other parts of Greater Barisal Region.[4] The militia was divided into small groups. Abdul Kuddus was rewarded Bir Protik for his contribution.[3]
See also
References
- ↑ 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. Retrieved 29 August 2026.
- ↑ Anam, Mahfuz (29 March 2024). "The war that we need to know so much more about". The Daily Star. Retrieved 24 July 2024.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Hossain, Major General Md Sarwar (26 March 2019). "The irregular forces of Bangladesh Liberation War". The Daily Star. Retrieved 24 July 2024.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 বাহিনী পরিচিতি. Prothom Alo (in Bengali). 21 November 2021. Retrieved 24 July 2024.
Notes
- ↑ Script error: The function "langx" does not exist., romanized: Kuddusa bāhinī
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