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1971 Figures

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Akhaura Front and Battle of Daruin

Full list of figures, martyrs, coordinators, and collectives associated with 1971.

Est. 1947 · Bengal✺A Bilingual Archive

Full Figure List

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3 profiles

Khaled Mosharraf

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Sector 2 Commander and K Force Leader

“He helped define the operational character of Sector 2 resistance.”

He led Sector 2 operations and later K Force, including key urban and guerrilla actions around Dhaka-linked fronts.

Comilla-Dhaka theatre and K Force command, 1971.

His command significantly shaped organized operations in one of the war’s most strategic sectors.

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A. T. M. Haider

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Sector Commander (Sector 2, later phase)

“He carried forward one of the war’s most active sector commands.”

After Khaled Mosharraf was wounded, he took command in Sector 2 and continued major guerrilla operations.

Sector 2 command transition and urban-linked operations, 1971.

His leadership helped preserve operational momentum in a high-priority sector.

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Mostafa Kamal

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Bir Sreshtho (Army Martyr)

“He chose to hold the line so others could survive.”

Lance Naik Mostafa Kamal, later recognised as Bir Sreshtho, held a defensive position at Daruin during the 1971 war.

He remained in action against a larger Pakistani assault, covering the withdrawal of fellow fighters until he was killed.

His stand became one of Bangladesh’s defining examples of battlefield sacrifice and collective protection.

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