About A. W. Chowdhury
Born 1940. A. W. Chowdhury is a military personnel.
Abdul Wahed Chowdhury is a one-star retired officer of the Bangladesh Navy and a veteran of the Bangladesh Liberation War, notable for leading Operation Jackpot. He was awarded Bir Uttam, the highest living military award in Bangladesh, for his contributions during the war. He was serving in PNS Mangro. They had decided to defect after being inspired by the 7th March speech of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and hearing about the start of Operation Searchlight. He Operation Jackpot.
Chowdhury represented Bangladesh in the 1995 South East Asia Symposium.
In January 2025, Chowdhury delivered a lecture at the National Defence College.
Bir Uttam A. W. Chowdhury Road was named after Chowhdury.
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Who is A. W. Chowdhury?
Bangladesh Navy officer
When was A. W. Chowdhury born?
A. W. Chowdhury was born on 16 October 1940.
What is A. W. Chowdhury's occupation?
A. W. Chowdhury is a military personnel.
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