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| Z Force জেড ফোর্স | |
|---|---|
| Active | 7 July 1971 – 16 December 1971 |
| Country | Bangladesh |
| Allegiance | Provisional Government of Bangladesh |
| Branch | Mukti Bahini |
| Type | Brigade |
| Garrison/HQ | Teldhala, Tura, Meghalaya |
| Commanders | |
| Commanding Officer | Ziaur Rahman |
Z Force, also known as the Tura Brigade, was the first military brigade of Bangladesh Forces, formed during the Liberation War of Bangladesh in 1971 under Major Ziaur Rahman[1] along with the consent of the revolutionary government of Bangladesh in exile. The brigade was formed with the 1st, 3rd and 8th Battalion of East Bengal Regiment on 7 July 1971. It is the first ever complete brigade formed during the Liberation War of Bangladesh in 1971.[2]
- ^ Sirajul Islam; Miah, Sajahan; Khanam, Mahfuza; Ahmed, Sabbir, eds. (2012). "Mukti Bahini". Banglapedia: the National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh (Online ed.). Dhaka, Bangladesh: Banglapedia Trust, Asiatic Society of Bangladesh. ISBN 984-32-0576-6. OCLC 52727562. OL 30677644M. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ^ "War Calendar: Chronology of events taking place during 1971". The Daily Star. Freedom in the air. 26 March 2014. Retrieved 15 January 2015.