 Hamidur Rahman | |
|---|---|
| Native name | হামিদুর রহমান |
| Born | 2 February 1953 Moheshpur, East Bengal, Pakistan |
| Died | 28 October 1971 (aged 18)[1] Srimangal, Bangladesh |
| Allegiance |  Bangladesh |
| Service |  Bangladesh Army |
| Years of service | 1971 |
| Rank |  Sepoy (No: 3943014) |
| Unit | East Bengal Regiment |
| Battles / wars | Bangladesh Liberation War †, Sector-4 |
| Awards |  Bir Sreshtho |
Hamidur Rahman (2 February 1953 – 28 October 1971) was a sepoy in Bangladesh Army during the Bangladesh Liberation War. Rahman was killed on 28 October 1971 at Dholoi during the Battle of Dhalai, Srimangal during an attempt to capture the Pakistani Army position. The advancing Mukti Bahini column finally captured the Dhalai Border Outpost on 3 November 1971. He was posthumously awarded the Bir Sreshtho, the highest recognition of bravery in Bangladesh.[2] The Dhalai post was eventually captured permanently by three infantry battalions belonging to 61 Mountain Brigade, one battalion belonging to East Bengal Regiment and 7 Rajputana Rifles supported by an artillery brigade of the Indian Army[3][4] fought against 12 Frontier Force Regiment of the Pakistan Army.[3][5][6]
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