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Force of Engineer Abul Hossain[a][1] was a group under Sector-11 of the Mukti Bahini, in the Bangladesh Liberation War. Abul Hossain, an engineer, who later on organized a force.[2][3][4]
| Force of Engineer Abul Hossain | |
|---|---|
| ইঞ্জিনিয়ার আবুল হোসেনের বাহিনী | |
| Founder | Abul Hossain |
| Dates of operation | 1971 |
| Country |  Bangladesh |
| Size | 1,250 |
| Allies | |
| Opponents |  Pakistan Army
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| Battles and wars | Bangladesh Liberation War |
Formation
editInitially, In April 1971, Abul Hossain went to India along with 175 youths. Later on, The group increased strength, with 1,250 fighters. After, the group finished military training. Abul Hossain and fighters under his command joined the Bangladesh Liberation War. His force joined Sector-XI of the Mukti Bahini.[2][3]
Military Engagements
editAbul Hossain's force fought Pakistani forces in more than a dozen battles, in various areas like, Sherpur, Jamalpur, Haluaghat and other areas in Mymensingh. Most notable battle of the group was in the Battle of Kamalpur. On 2 and 14 November 1971, Abul Hossain's force attacked Pakistani positions in Kamalpur. Abul Hossain was tasked to attack a Pakistani military position in Haluaghat. Initially, Abul Hossain and his Force planned a route and cleared mines near the area, and secured a road so, that the Indian military could come, From 5–6 December 1971, the attack began. The attack was repulsed but Pakistani forces eventually withdrew from Haluaghat. Abul Hossain's force and their Indian ally advanced into more areas in Mymensingh. The sub-sector headquarters of Pakistani forces in Jamalpur was attacked in 7 December, After Phulpur was attacked by this group and on 8 December and liberated, a battle began between Abul Hossain's Force and their Indian Allies against Pakistani forces in Mymensingh. In the aftermath of the battle, Many Pakistani commanders died including one colonel. And 551 Pakistani troops surrendered. On 10 December 1971, Mymensingh was liberated, a battle also took place on 10 December 1971 in Mahdupur, 30 Pakistani troops were killed and 25 were injured. and On 11 December 1971, Jamalpur was liberated and 810 Pakistani troops surrendered.[3][2][4]
On 11 December 1971, Abul Hossain's troops advanced towards Tangail, with help from India and the Kaderia Bahini, Pakistani armoured vehicles were destroyed during the advance towards Tangail and attacks at Pakistani positions, Eventually afterwards, the liberation of Tangail, A unit under the command of Abul Hossain reached Savar. On 14 December 1971, Clashes between Abul Hossain's troops and Indian troops with Pakistani forces, resulted in many casualties, And on 16 December 1971, Abul Hossain's force entered inside Dhaka. Abul Hossain maintained Law and Order in the Liberated Areas. After Sheikh Mujibur Rahman returned home to Bangladesh, Abul Hossain surrendered arms on 27 January 1972,[2] Col. M. A. G Osmani reportedly recognized the contribution of Abul Hossain.[3]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Anam, Mahfuz (2024-03-29). "The war that we need to know so much more about". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2024-07-29.
- ^ a b c d Ahsan, Shamimul (2018-08-05). "৭১'রে সম্মুখ সমরে বঙ্গরত্ন ইঞ্জিনিয়ার আবুল হোসেন". Daily Rangamati (in Bengali). Archived from the original on 2018-08-19. Retrieved 2024-07-29.
- ^ a b c d Hossain, Major General Md Sarwar (2019-03-26). "The irregular forces of Bangladesh Liberation War". The Daily Star. Archived from the original on 2019-03-26. Retrieved 2024-07-29.
- ^ a b "মুক্তিযোদ্ধা ইঞ্জিনিয়ার আবুল হোসেন আবু |" (in Bengali). Retrieved 2024-07-29.