Golam Helal Morshed Khan
Bangladeshi war hero and military officer From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Golam Helal Morshed Khan is a retired major general of the Bangladesh Army and a veteran of the Bangladesh Liberation War. He was awarded Bir Bikrom, the third highest gallantry award, for his actions in the war.[1] He participated in the 1996 Bangladeshi coup d'état attempt.[2][3]
Golam Helal Morshed Khan | |
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| Born | 27 November 1948 Sirajganj District, East Bengal, Pakistan (now Bangladesh) |
| Allegiance | Bangladesh Pakistan (Before 1971) |
| Service | Bangladesh Army Pakistan Army |
| Years of service | 1969–1997 |
| Rank | Major general |
| Unit | East Bengal Regiment |
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| Battles / wars | |
| Awards | Bir Bikrom |
| Other work | Chairman of Bangladesh Muktijoddha Sangsad |
Early life
Khan was born on 27 November 1948 in Sirajganj District. He joined the Pakistan Army in 1968.[4]
Career
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During the Bangladesh Liberation War in 1971, Khan was a lieutenant in the Mukti Bahini and served in Kalkalia of Sector 3.[5][6] This second was commanded by Major K. M. Shafiullah who was later replaced by Major A. N. M. Nuruzzaman.[5] The neighboring camp was commanded by M Harun-Ar-Rashid who had borrowed weapons from Khan's camp.[7] Khan fought in the battle to liberate Ashuganj in a joint operation between the Indian Army and the Mukti Bahini.[8] He fought in the first and second battle of Belonia.[9]
Khan fought in the Liberation of Mirpur in 1972 as a captain in the 2nd East Bengal Regiment of the Bangladesh Army and commander of Delta Company.[10] After the surrender of the Pakistan Army and the independence of Bangladesh, Mirpur was the last stronghold of pro-Pakistan forces.[10] He commanded the Bangladeshi forces composed 82 personnel of Bangladesh Army and 200 personnel of Bangladesh Police.[10] His commanding officer was Major Moinul Hossain Chowdhury who sent Second Lieutenant Selim Mohammad Kamrul Hasan, who was killed in action, to support him.[10][11] The battle saw heavy gunfights between his forces and collaborators of Pakistan Army.[10] After losing 42 army personnel and 82 police personnel Khan retreated from Mirpur to an Indian army base.[10] Mirpur was liberated after reinforcements were sent from different cantonments of Bangladesh.[10]
Major General Khan was the GOC of Bogra Cantonment in 1996.[12][13] He criticised the government following the February 1996 Bangladeshi general election, which was boycotted by all parties except the ruling Bangladesh Nationalist Party who won,[14] and in response President of Bangladesh Abdur Rahman Biswas sacked him and deputy chief of Bangladesh Rifles, Brigadier General Hameedur Rehman.[12] Army chief Lieutenant General Abu Saleh Mohammed Nasim revolted and launched the failed 1996 Bangladeshi coup d'état attempt with support of troops from Bogra Cantonment.[12] In the June 1996 Bangladeshi general election, the Awami League was elected to power.[14]
Khan is the chairman of Bangladesh Muktijoddha Sangsad.[15]
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