Shamsul Islam Muhammad Nurunnabi Khan (Bengali: শামসুল ইসলাম মোহাম্মদ নূরুন্নবী খাঁন; 1942 – 22 May 2019) was a Bangladeshi freedom fighter and writer. He was awarded Bir Bikrom for his contribution to the Liberation War of Bangladesh.[1]
Lieutenant Colonel S I M Nurunnabi Khan | |
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| Native name | এস আই এম নূরুন্নবী খাঁন |
| Born | 12 February 1942 Ramganj, Bengal, British India |
| Died | 22 May 2019 (aged 77) Chittagong, Bangladesh |
| Allegiance |  Pakistan (Before 1971) Bangladesh |
| Service |  Pakistan Army Bangladesh Army |
| Years of service | 1970 - 1981 |
| Rank |  Lieutenant Colonel |
| Unit | Corps of Electrical Mechanical Engineers |
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| Battles / wars | Bangladesh Liberation War |
| Awards |  Bir Bikrom |
Early life and education
editNurunnabi Khan was born in 1942, into a Bengali Muslim family in the village of Lakshmidharpara, Ramganj, Noakhali District, Bengal Presidency (now in Lakshmipur District, Bangladesh).[2][3] He was the eldest child of Habibullah Khan and Shamsunnahar Begum.
Khan completed his graduation from East Pakistan University of Engineering and Technology (now Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology) in electrical and electronics engineering. He was the president of East Pakistan University of Engineering and Technology Student League in 1967 and 1968. Later, he became vice president of his university's student union in 1969.[2] He took part in the 1969 Mass Uprising.[3]
Career
editAfter completing graduation Nurunnabi Khan joined the Pakistan Army. He was in Quetta School of Infantry and Tactics in 1971.[2] After the declaration of independence of Bangladesh he decided to take part in the Liberation War of Bangladesh. He came to Dhaka on 27 March 1971 to take part in the Liberation War of Bangladesh.[4] He was appointed the captain of Delta Company in the Liberation War of Bangladesh.
Nurunnabi Khan took part in battles across the country. He took part in the battlefield of Bahadurabad, Chhatak, Gowainghat, Radhanagar, Chhotokhel, Salutikor and other places.[4] After independence he was awarded Bir Bikrom for his contribution to the Bangladesh Liberation War in 1971.[citation needed]
Nurunnabi Khan joined Bangladesh Army after the Liberation of Bangladesh. He studied in Royal Military College of Science from 1973 to 1976 and achieved a degree in atomic engineering.[3] He was suspended from Bangladesh Army in 1981 for an allegation of his involvement in an unsuccessful coup.[3]
Nurunnabi Khan also wrote books about the Liberation of Bangladesh. His twelve books were published. He wrote books like Jiboner Juddho Juddher Jibon, Roumari Ronangon, Operation Bahadurabad and Operation Salutikor.[3] He also established Columbia Prakashani for publishing books about the Liberation War of Bangladesh.[citation needed]
Death
editReferences
edit- ^ "Bir Bikrom". Bangladesh Army (in Bengali). Retrieved 14 November 2019.
- ^ a b c d বীরবিক্রম নূরুন্নবীর নীরব প্রয়াণ. Desh Rupantor (in Bengali). 26 May 2019. Retrieved 14 November 2019.
- ^ a b c d e f বীর মুক্তিযোদ্ধা কর্নেল নূরুন্নবীর প্রতি শ্রদ্ধার্ঘ্য. Samakal (in Bengali). 28 May 2019. Retrieved 14 November 2019.
- ^ a b তোমাদের এ ঋণ শোধ হবে না. Prothom Alo (in Bengali). 16 December 2011. Retrieved 14 November 2019.