Kuddus Bahini
| Kuddus Bahini | |
|---|---|
| কুদ্দুস বাহিনী | |
| Also known as | Quddus Bahini |
| Founder | Abdul Quddus |
| Dates of operation | 1971 |
| Country |  Bangladesh |
| Active regions | Barisal, Bangladesh |
| Allies | Force of Captain Shahjahan |
| Opponents |  Pakistan Army |
| Battles and wars | Bangladesh Liberation War |
Kuddus Bahini was a militia during the Bangladesh Liberation War.[a][1][2] Abdul Kuddus organized a force in Muladi, Barisal.[3][4]
Formation
[edit]After the Bangladesh Liberation War 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
[edit]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
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Sheren, Syeda Momtaz (2012). "War of Liberation, The". In Islam, Sirajul; Miah, Sajahan; Khanam, Mahfuza; Ahmed, Sabbir (eds.). 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 6 September 2024.
- ^ Anam, Mahfuz (2024-03-29). "The war that we need to know so much more about". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2024-07-24.
- ^ a b c Hossain, Major General Md Sarwar (2019-03-26). "The irregular forces of Bangladesh Liberation War". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2024-07-24.
- ^ a b c বাহিনী পরিচিতি. Prothom Alo (in Bengali). 2021-11-21. Retrieved 2024-07-24.