NM Nazmul Ahsan
NM Nazmul Ahsan was a Bengali student who died fighting in the Bangladesh Liberation War.[1] He is considered a martyr (Shaheed) in Bangladesh.[2] He was awarded the Independence Award, the highest civilian award in Bangladesh, posthumously for his contribution to the war.[3]
Ahsan was born on 20 January 1949 in Kakarkandi Union, Nalitabari Upazila, Mymensingh District, East Bengal, Pakistan.[1]
Ahsan completed his SSC examination in 1965.[1] He was admitted to the Faculty of Agricultural Engineering and Technology in the East Pakistan Agricultural University.[1] While studying at the university, Bangladesh Liberation broke out in 1971.[1] He trained in India and joined the war in Sector 11.[1] He commanded the 139 strong 'Nazmul Company'.[1]
Ahsan died on 6 July 1971 after his residence was attacked by Pakistan Army who had been tipped off by a member of the Razzakar paramilitary unit.[1]
Ahsan's son is Engineer Shahidul Islam Haque.[4]
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- ^ "15 individuals, BAF named for Independence Award". New Age | The Most Popular Outspoken English Daily in Bangladesh. Retrieved 2024-02-16.
- ^ "Air Force, 15 people get Independence Award 2017". The Daily Star. 2017-02-17. Retrieved 2024-02-16.
- ^ "Air Force, 15 personalities receive Independence Award 2017". The Daily Star. 2017-03-23. Retrieved 2024-02-16.