Nazmul Huq
Major Nazmul Huq (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] He was awarded Independence Day Award in 2017 by the Government of Bangladesh.[5]
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| Born | 11 August 1938 Amirabad village, Lohagara Upazila, Chittagong, Bengal Presidency, British India |
| Died | 27 September 1971 (aged 33) |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Awards | Independence Day Award (2017) |
Life
Huq 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
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
Huq died in a road accident on 27 September 1971 when he was returning from Shiliguri cantonment.[4] He was buried near Shona Masjid premises.
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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.
- "Haq, Major Nazmul - Banglapedia". en.banglapedia.org. Retrieved 2017-01-04.
- "Independence Award 2017 announced". The Daily Star. February 17, 2017. Retrieved February 17, 2017.