Major Nazmul Huq (Bengali: নাজমুল হক; 11 August 1938 — 27 September 1971) was the first sector commander of the 7th sector[1] in the Bangladesh Liberation War.[2][3] He is also called "The Lost Sector Commander" of Bangladesh Liberation War.[4]
Nazmul Huq | |
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| Born | 11 August 1938 Lohagara, Bengal, British India |
| Died | 27 September 1971 (aged 33) Malda, West Bengal, India |
| Allegiance |  Bangladesh Pakistan (Before 1971) |
| Service |  Pakistan Army Bangladesh Army |
| Years of service | 1962-1971 |
| Rank |  Major |
| Unit | Regiment of Artillery |
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| Battles / wars | Bangladesh Liberation War |
Life
editHuq was born in Amirabad village under Lohagara Upazila in Chittagong District to Advocate Hafej Ahmed and Joynab Begum. He passed his matriculation from Peshowara school of Comilla and H.S.C from Jagannath College, Dhaka. He joined the Pakistan army when he was a second-year student of Ahsanullah Engineering University (BUET). He was commissioned in artillery core on October 14, 1962.[4]
Bangladesh Liberation War
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Huq was a very good organizer. In his sector, he directed the guerrilla warfare as well as trained the independence militia who lacked formal training on military operations. His coverage area was Rajshahi, Pabna, Bogra and part of Dinajpur district. Tarangapur was his headquarters. About fifteen thousand freedom fighters fought in this sector. Bir Shrestho Captain Mohiuddin Jahangir fought under his command.
Death
editHuq died in a road accident on 27 September 1971 when he was returning from Shiliguri cantonment.[4] He was buried near Shona Masjid premises.
References
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- ^ "PM does not select members of entourage - METRO/NEWS - The Financialexpress-bd". thefinancialexpress-bd.com. Retrieved 8 July 2015.
- ^ "Sector commander". bifs.org.bd. Retrieved 8 July 2015.
- ^ a b c "Haq, Major Nazmul - Banglapedia". en.banglapedia.org. Retrieved 2017-01-04.