Akbar Bahini
| Akbar Bahini | |
|---|---|
| আকবর বাহিনী | |
| Also known as | Sreepur Bahini |
| Founder | Akbar Hossain Miah |
| Leaders | Akbar Hossain Miah Mollah Nabuwat Ali |
| Dates of operation | 1971 |
| Allegiance |  Bangladesh |
| Active regions | Bangladesh |
| Notable attacks |
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| Status | Dissolved |
| Size | 800 |
| Allies |  Mukti Bahini  India |
| Opponents |  Pakistan Army
|
| Battles and wars | Bangladesh Liberation War |
Akbar Bahini (also known as Sreepur Bahini)[1][2][3][4][5] was a volunteer force during the Bangladesh Liberation War.[5][6] Akbar Hossain Miah was the Chairman of Srikul Union in Sreepur PS of Magura District. Immediately after the outbreak of war, Akbar Hossain devoted himself in organising a group of fighters. The majority of the members of Akbar Bahini were extracted from amongst the locals of Sreepur area, but, also included members of the East Pakistan Rifles. Akbar Hossain Miah, formed a group of freedom fighters 'Akbar Bahini'. Akbar Hossain was the commander, and Mollah Nabuwat Ali was its deputy commander.[7][2][3]
the group caused immense damage and inflicted heavy casualties to the Pakistani Army. the group fought in the battles of Alkapur and Sreepur, the group launched an attack on Isakhada Razakar camp, Magura Ansar camp, and battles of Mashlia, Boroipara, Khamarpara, Bakol, Magura, Jessore and Faridpur, Even, Though the Akbar Bahini fought independently, yet, they had good coordination with officers of Sector 8 of the Mukti Bahini.[1][3][8]
the volunteer force reportedly had around 800 fighters.[1] a few were killed in a operation which was conducted in October 1971, to capture Ranger and Razakar Camp in Magura, the enemy position was not captured, but the Pakistani forces suffered heavy casualties.[3] the group waged successful campaigns and operations against Pakistani forces in Greater Jessore and Faridpur.[3] the group liberated Magura area in 7 December 1971.[3][7]
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References[edit]
- ^ a b c Major General Md Sarwar, Hossain (2019-03-26). "The irregular forces of Bangladesh Liberation War". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2024-05-13.
- ^ a b "'My priority was to keep my men safe and fight a long war'". The Business Standard. 2021-12-16. Retrieved 2024-05-13.
- ^ a b c d e f Md Bashir, Hossain; Miah (1 May 2016). "Tribute to a liberation war hero". www.observerbd.com. Retrieved 2024-05-13.
- ^ Muhammad, Abul; Phd, Hossain (2019-03-26). "The "First 61" and the Murtee Days". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2024-05-13.
- ^ a b Tribune Desk (18 March 2022). "Revised list of Independence Award recipients sans Amir Hamza released". Dhaka Tribune.
- ^ Priyam, Pritim; Paul (2024-03-26). "Administrative dynamics in 1971's War of Liberation". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2024-05-13.
- ^ a b "Magura in the glorious war of liberation". magura.gov.bd.
- ^ Akbar Bahini, pp. 12