Gono Mukti Fouz

Gono Mukti Fouz (Bengali: গণমুক্তি ফৌজ, lit. 'People's Liberation Army')[1] is a left wing terrorist group in Bangladesh.[2] The organization is similar in ideology to other left-wing armed groups like Biplobi Communist Party, Purba Banglar Sarbahara Party, Purbo Banglar Communist Party (Janajuddho), and Purbo Banglar Communist Party.[3] The group is most active in South-Western Districts of Bangladesh.[4][5]

Gono Mukti Fouz has received patronage from leaders of different political parties in Kushtia. According to a leader of Gono Mukti Fouz patrons include Kushtia District Awami League unit Vice President Haji Rabiul and General Secretary Azgor Ali.[6] South Asian Terrorism Portal has described the outfit as an "Inactive Terrorist/Insurgent Groups".[7]

  1. ^ Proceedings. Third World Conference Foundation. 1986. p. 540.
  2. ^ Regionalism in South Asia. Aalekh Publishers. 1983. p. 125.
  3. ^ Chandran, D. Suba; Chari, P. R. (2010). Armed Conflicts in South Asia, 2009: Continuing Violence, Failing Peace Process. Routledge. p. 153. ISBN 978-0-415-56444-1.
  4. ^ "Outlaws regrouping in SW under political cover". The Daily Star. 25 February 2009. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
  5. ^ "Extremists in Khulna region coming out of hiding". Dhaka Tribune. 11 June 2013. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
  6. ^ "Politicians, outlaws go hand in hand". The Daily Star. 3 November 2009. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
  7. ^ "Terrorism in Bangladesh". satp.org. Retrieved 19 April 2021.