| Afsar Bahini | |
|---|---|
| আফসার বাহিনী | |
| Founder | Afsaruddin Ahmed |
| Dates of operation | 1971 |
| Country |  Bangladesh |
| Allegiance |  Mukti Bahini |
| Status | Dissolved |
| Size | 4,500 |
| Part of | Mukti Bahini |
| Allies | Kader Bahini |
| Opponents |  Pakistan Army |
| Battles and wars | Bangladesh Liberation War |
Afsar Bahini (also known as Afsar Battalion)[1][2][3] was a sub-group within the Mukti Bahini during the Bangladesh Liberation War. Major Afsaruddin Ahmed organized freedom fighters in Mymensingh to form this battalion. This battalion collected arms secretly from the Pakistani Army and developed liberated area, in the region. The group had 4,500 members.[4] Major Afsaruddin Ahmed was the Chief of Command of this group.[5][6][7][3]
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Afsar Battalion Major Afsaruddin Ahmed organized freedom fighters in Mymensingh to form Afsar Battalion. This battalion collected arms from Pakistan occupation army and developed liberated area in the region. Chief of Command: Major Afsaruddin Ahmed.
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