Md. Golam Mostofa was a Bangladeshi freedom fighter. He was awarded Bir Bikrom and Bir Protik for his contribution to the Liberation War of Bangladesh.[1]
Md. Golam Mostofa | |
|---|---|
| Born | c. 1949 |
| Died | 10 October 2019 (aged 70) |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
Biography
editGolam Mostofa's father's name was Golam Md. Falu Sheikh and his mother's name was Amena Asia Aktar. He was in army in 1971.[2] After the declaration of independence of Bangladesh he decided to take part in the Bangladesh Liberation War. At first he fought in Sector 3. Later he joined S Force.[2]
On 14 August 1971 Pakistanis congregated more soldiers in Madhabpur of Greater Sylhet. Golam Mostofa and other freedom fighters decided to ambush them. They weren't able to do that because two companions of Pakistanis informed them.[2] After knowing their movements Pakistanis surrounded them. Mostofa and other freedom fighters decided to defend as it was not easy to attack Pakistanis at that time. They were able to foil the plan of Pakistanis after some hours.[2]
On 6 December 1971 Golam Mostofa was injured in a Battle in Chandua, Brahmanbaria. He had to cut one of his legs after this injury.[2] After independence he was awarded Bir Bikrom and Bir Protik from Bangladesh Government for his contribution to the Liberation War of Bangladesh
Golam Mostofa was married to Shamima Aktar. They had four sons.[2]
Golam Mostofa died on 10 October 2019 at the age of 70.[3][4]
References
edit- ^ ঢাকা জেলার খেতাবপ্রাপ্ত মুক্তিযোদ্ধাদের তালিকা. www.dhaka.gov.bd (in Bengali). Retrieved 14 November 2019.
- ^ a b c d e f তোমাদের এ ঋণ শোধ হবে না. Prothom Alo (in Bengali). 13 August 2011. Retrieved 14 November 2019.
- ^ মুক্তিযোদ্ধা সার্জেন্ট গোলাম মোস্তফা আর নেই. DBC News (in Bengali). 11 October 2019. Retrieved 14 November 2019.
- ^ বীরবিক্রম সার্জেট গোলাম মোস্তফার ইন্তেকাল. Samakal (in Bengali). 12 October 2019. Retrieved 14 November 2019.