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Abdul Ghaffar Mahmud

b. 1934

Bengal-Pakistani-Bangladeshi military officer

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About Abdul Ghaffar Mahmud

Born 1934. Abdul Ghaffar Mahmud is a Bangladeshi, Indian and Pakistani military personnel.

Early life AVM Mahmud was born on 1 March 1934 in a noble Muslim family. His father taught at an Aliya Madrasah, and Mahmud studied at a madrasah in Kolkata. He was part of a delegation that asked President Abu Sadat Mohammad Sayem to relinquish power in favor of General Ziaur Rahman. His brother-in-law, Group Captain Raas Masud, was killed in the mutiny.

Personal life Mahmud married Syeda Asiya Begum in 1957; they divorced in 1964.

Awards and decorations

Independence AwardOrder of the Rising Sun 2nd ClassJoy PadakSongbidhan PadakTamgha-i-Basalat

(Indo-Pakistani War of 1965)Sitara-e-Harb 1965 War (War Star 1965)Tamgha-e-Jang 1965 War (War Medal 1965)Tamgha-e-Jamhuria (Republic Commemoration Medal)

1956

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Important facts

Born
18 March 1934, Memari
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Military personnel
Nationality
Bangladesh, British Raj, Pakistan
Positions held
Chief of Air Staff
Awards
Order of the Rising Sun
Also known as
A. G. Mahmud

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Abdul Ghaffar Mahmud?

Bengal-Pakistani-Bangladeshi military officer

When was Abdul Ghaffar Mahmud born?

Abdul Ghaffar Mahmud was born on 18 March 1934 in Memari.

What is Abdul Ghaffar Mahmud's occupation?

Abdul Ghaffar Mahmud is a military personnel.

What nationality is Abdul Ghaffar Mahmud?

Abdul Ghaffar Mahmud is Bangladeshi, Indian and Pakistani.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Abdul Ghaffar Mahmud

· Wikidata: Q27947569

· DBpedia: A. G. Mahmud

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